2.8K views · 130 reactions | Found in the tall grasslands of the southern Himalayan foothills, the smallest pig in the world is also the rarest. Loss and degradation of the pygmy hog's habitat threaten to wipe out the species, but successful reintroductions offer some hope for the future. We are proud to be a part of the Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme to try and save this Critically Endangered species from extinction. | Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust | Facebook

⭐️ 18 Endangered pygmy hogs released into the wild! ⭐️ 🇮🇳 Durrell is part of the Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme working to save pygmy hogs from extinction in India. Born and raised at the programme’s captive breeding centre, they were released into Manas National Park of Assam last month. 🐗 It brings the total pygmy hogs released at this site to 54 and means we’re well on the way to meeting the target of 60 hogs released in Manas Park by 2025! 🌿 Once thought to be extinct, the world's smal

1M views · 4.4K reactions | The colorful pygmy seahorse is a distinct species—and the size of a grain of rice. | National Geographic | Facebook