Rare piglet the size of 'a grapefruit with legs' born at zoo

Rana's arrival is described as a "lifeline for the species", which is in rapid decline in the wild.

Meet Rana, the rare Chester Zoo piglet born about the size of a grapefruit

In a significant conservation milestone, a rare babirusa piglet named Rana was welcomed into the world at Chester Zoo, igniting hope for the critically endangered species. With wild populations diminishing rapidly due to the threat of African swine fever, conservationists are actively collaborating with the Indonesian government to develop protective measures for these remarkable animals.

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