Auckland Island pigs scour the coastline for food. Due to their smaller stature compared to other breeds, the pigs are better candidates for xenotransplantation. Visual: New Zealand Department of ConservationThe animals evolved into ultra-resilient, disease-free predators while isolated on Auckland Island.
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