A recent study in the Journal of Hepatology describes the first successful auxiliary liver xenotransplant from a genetically engineered pig into a living human. The recipient survived for 171 days,…
He has the sweetest little face 😍 A few years ago, Sleepy Pig Farm Animal Sanctuary founder Tiffany Paltauf received a call about a tiny pig rescued from a basement.…
In Ontario, Canada, Sweet Acres Pig Sanctuary has long been a safe haven for potbelly pigs rescued from tough situations. But when Kirsten Duggan received a call from animal control…
Piglets Without Borders: UK and Irish Farms Unite for Ethical Miniature Pig Breeding In a refreshing twist on post-Brexit collaborations, two farms—one nestled in Buckinghamshire, England, and the other set…
First Detection of Bird Flu in U.S. Pigs Raises Concerns The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the first detection of bird flu in a pig at a farm…
A new study has raised concerns about the potential invasion of “super pigs” from Canada into the northern United States, painting a worrisome picture of ecological disruption and agricultural damage.…
The minor league team, St. Paul Saints, stated that it deliberated on a potential change but ultimately decided to retain the original name of the animal. In a quirky twist…
In a momentous occasion, Athens’ Attica Zoological Park celebrates the birth of a rare and endangered pygmy hippopotamus, marking the first such birth in a decade and igniting joy among…
In a heartwarming turn of events in New Orleans, the lieutenant governor extends a symbolic “pardon” to an animal, which is later adopted by a Republican local politician after its…
Many of us likely chose our favorite animal during childhood, amidst learning animal sounds and studying flashcards featuring horses and dolphins. However, even years later, your favorite animal can still…