Nine captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in the sprawling Manas National Park of Assam by the Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme (PHCP) on Tuesday. The pygmy hog (Porcula salvania) is the world’s smallest and rarest wild pig, most threatened by extinction. The nine pygmy hogs were released in the presence of the Principal Chief Conservator of … Continue reading Nine captive bred pygmy hogs released in Assam’s Manas National Park