Guwahati, Assam, India. 9th Mar, 2015. A full-grown Pygmy Hog (Porcula salvania) is seen in Assam State Zoo in Guwahati, capital city of northeastern Assam state on March 9, 2015. Assam State Zoo has become the only zoo in the world where Pygmy Hogs have been introduced. Pigmy Hog, a critically endangered suid, is at the brink of extinction and only a viable population (less than 100) of the species exists in the Assam's Manas Tiger Reserve and Nameri Wildlife Sanctuary. They are about 55 to 71 cm long and stand at 20""“30 cm (7.9-11.8 in), with a tail of 2.5 cm (1 in). They weigh 6.6-11.8
![Guwahati, Assam, India. 9th Mar, 2015. A full-grown Pygmy Hog (Porcula salvania) is seen in Assam State Zoo in Guwahati, capital city of northeastern Assam state on March 9, 2015. Assam State Zoo has become the only zoo in the world where Pygmy Hogs have been introduced. Pigmy Hog, a critically endangered suid, is at the brink of extinction and only a viable population (less than 100) of the species exists in the Assam's Manas Tiger Reserve and Nameri Wildlife Sanctuary. They are about 55 to 71 cm long and stand at 20""“30 cm (7.9-11.8 in), with a tail of 2.5 cm (1 in). They weigh 6.6-11.8 Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/EH84CG/guwahati-assam-india-9th-mar-2015-a-full-grown-pygmy-hog-porcula-salvania-EH84CG.jpg)
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March 9, 2015 - Guwahati, Assam, India - A full-grown Pygmy Hog (Porcula salvania) is seen in Assam State Zoo in Guwahati, capital city of northeastern Assam state on March 9, 2015. Assam State Zoo has become the only zoo in the world where Pygmy Hogs have been introduced. Pigmy Hog, a critically endangered suid, is at the brink of extinction and only a viable population (less than 100) of the species exists in the Assam's Manas Tiger Reserve and Nameri Wildlife Sanctuary. They are about 55 to 71 cm long and stand at 20–30 cm (7.9-11.8 in), with a tail of 2.5 cm (1 in). They weigh 6.6-11.8 kg (Credit Image: © Luit Chaliha/ZUMA Wire/ZUMAPRESS.com)