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- Merlin, a four-year-old Mini Vietnamese pot-bellied pig from Sacramento, California, has 1.1 million Instagram followers—the most for a pig.
- He uses more than 30 buttons to express emotions and needs, including saying "I love you."
- Mina Alali adopted Merlin in March 2022, with training emphasizing patience and positive reinforcement.
- Guinness World Record recognition was celebrated with a Sacramento stroll, where fans offered him treats.
- Merlin is a certified therapy pig.
