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Iron Age Pig - with large litter of suckling piglets. Rare Breed Trust Cotswold Farm Park Temple Guiting near Stow on the Wold UK. Not a true breed they are a reconstruction of how the animals once looked created in the early 1970's by crossing
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Iron Age Pig - with large litter of suckling piglets. Rare Breed Trust Cotswold Farm Park Temple Guiting near Stow on the Wold UK. Not a true breed they are a reconstruction of how the animals once looked created in the early 1970's by crossing
MAB-598
Iron Age Pig - with large litter of suckling piglets
Rare Breed Trust Cotswold Farm Park Temple Guiting near Stow on the Wold UK
Not a true breed they are a reconstruction of how the animals once looked created in the early 1970's by crossing Tamworth sows with a European wild boar from London Zoo
Mark Boulton
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Meet MAB-598 - The Iron Age Pig and Her Adorable Army of Suckling Piglets!
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. In this heartwarming snapshot captured at the Rare Breed Trust Cotswold Farm Park in Temple Guiting, UK, we witness a truly remarkable sight. MAB-598, an extraordinary Iron Age Pig sow, proudly nurses her large litter of piglets with utmost care and affection. These pigs are not your ordinary farm animals! Created in the 1970s through a fascinating crossbreeding experiment between Tamworth sows and European wild boars from London Zoo, they represent a reconstruction of how their ancestors once looked during the Iron Age. Talk about bringing history to life! As you gaze upon this delightful scene, it's hard not to be captivated by the bond between mother and young. The protective instincts of MAB-598 shine through as she ensures her little ones receive all the nourishment they need for their survival. But it's not just about survival; it's also about preserving rare breeds like these. Thanks to organizations like the Rare Breed Trust and dedicated farmers at Cotswold Farm Park, these unique hybrid pigs continue to thrive today. So take a moment to appreciate this enchanting display of nature's wonders - where ancient meets modern on British soil. And remember that sometimes even pigs can make history too!
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