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
WildAtlas insight
High elusiveness
This species is naturally difficult to observe in the wild, even where it is known to occur.
Why this grade?
These are some of the biological and behavioral factors, among others, that WildAtlas considers when deriving this species level grade.
- Animal group
- Mammal
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Social behavior
- Herd
This proprietary WildAtlas grade describes the animal in general and stays the same across parks. It is separate from park level insights, which depend on local conditions and data.
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
Herd
Gestation Period
100 days
Litter Size
4
Predators
Leopards, Dholes, Eagles, Humans
Found in Parks
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