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From 6 to 194: How Assam Is Bringing the World’s Smallest Pig Back to the Wild
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From 6 to 194: How Assam Is Bringing the World’s Smallest Pig Back to the Wild

It's incredible to see how conservation efforts have transformed the fate of the pygmy hog in Assam! Nearly 30 years after six of these tiny creatures were taken from their grassland home to prevent extinction, their descendants are finally being released back into the wild. This June, fifteen captive-bred pygmy hogs were set free in the Kuribeel grasslands, marking a significant milestone in the Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme. With 194 pygmy hogs now reintroduced across Assam, there's a real hope for the survival of this unique species and the fragile ecosystems they inhabit.
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