Jersey Zoo Unveils New Pig House, Celebrates 30 Years of Pygmy Hog Conservation

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Jersey Zoo has opened a new state-of-the-art facility for its critically endangered Visayan warty pigs.

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Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of its successful pygmy hog conservation program in India, it represents a significant step in protecting two of the world's most threatened pig species.

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The conservation story of both pig species highlights the severe impact of habitat loss on wildlife

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Visayan warty pigs now survive on just two islands in the Philippines – Panay and Negros – after widespread habitat conversion for agriculture and housing.

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To mark the 30-year milestone, Durrell has organized its first Founder's Trek, where 20 participants will walk 60 kilometres from West Bengal to Assam with glimpses of Kanchenjunga.

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Organisations like Durrell, the IUCN/SSC Wild Pig Specialist Group, the Assam Forest Department, and Aaranyak have contributed to the making of this program.

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The program stands as India's first conservation breeding and reintroduction initiative of its kind.

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