The Edge · EN Endangered
Pygmy Hog
Porcula salvania
The world's smallest and rarest wild pig — small enough to sit in a shoebox — clinging to a few patches of Himalayan foothill grassland.
EN · Endangered
Overview
The world's smallest and rarest wild pig — small enough to sit in a shoebox — clinging to a few patches of Himalayan foothill grassland.
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Field data
| IUCN status | EN · Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | ~250 |
| Trend | stable |
| Last assessed | 2019 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Cetartiodactyla |
| Family | Suidae |
| Range | India (Assam) |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Adults stand barely 25 cm at the shoulder.
- The only pig that builds a roofed nest to shelter in.
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Pygmy Hog art print
Museum-grade art print from the Pygmy Hog plate.
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Pygmy Hog plush
Museum-grade plush from the Pygmy Hog plate.
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Pygmy Hog notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Pygmy Hog plate.
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