Merlin the Pig: World's Most Followed Pig
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Merlin the pig, a four-year-old mini Vietnamese potbellied pig from Sacramento, has broken the Guinness World Record for the most Instagram followers by a pig, boasting over one million fans. His owner, Mina Alali, communicates with Merlin using colorful buttons that play words like hungry or Im mad. Alali trains Merlin daily, teaching him basics and emotional responses, and hes become a certified therapy pig, visiting care homes. Merlins intelligence and charm have made him a local celebrity, with fans showering him with fruits during outings. Alali, who previously worked with exotic pets, is using Merlins fame to promote compassion for these intelligent creatures.
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