Pygmy Hog
The pygmy hog is the world's smallest and rarest wild pig, reaching only 25 cm in height and weighing under 10 kg. Critically Endangered, it is found only in a single population in Assam's Manas National Park, with a small number bred and reintroduced by the Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme. It lives in dense tall grasslands and is uniquely dependent on undisturbed grassland habitat that has largely disappeared from the Indian subcontinent.
Average Length
0.6 m
Average Weight
8 kg
Lifespan
10 years
Top Speed
N/A
Quick Facts
The pygmy hog is the world's smallest and rarest wild pig.
It was once declared extinct but was rediscovered in 1971 in Assam.
Manas National Park in Assam is one of its last remaining wild habitats.
A successful captive breeding and reintroduction program has helped boost its numbers.
Habitat & Range
Habitats
Regions
Behavior & Reproduction
Activity Pattern
Diurnal
Social Structure
Small family groups
Gestation Period
100 days
Litter Size
4
Predators
Leopards, Dholes, Eagles, Humans
