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Durrell Trust Releases 15 Pygmy Hogs in Manas, 194 Saved

7/6/2026

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Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust released 15 pygmy hogs in Manas National Park.
The program, launched after six hogs were taken in 1996, has released 194 hogs to date.
Dr Parag Jyoti Deka said the release used camera traps, surveys and radio-telemetry on five hogs.
Dr Vinay Gupta called the plan to release about 80 hogs in five years a remarkable achievement for grassland restoration.

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Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust released 15 pygmy hogs in Manas National Park.
The program, launched after six hogs were taken in 1996, has released 194 hogs to date.
Dr Parag Jyoti Deka said the release used camera traps, surveys and radio-telemetry on five hogs.
Dr Vinay Gupta called the plan to release about 80 hogs in five years a remarkable achievement for grassland restoration.