Pygmy Hog:
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Pygmy Hog is the smallest member of the pig family.
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It is native to alluvial grasslands in the foothills of the Himalayas at elevations of up to 300 m.
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Habitat: The only known population of Pygmy Hog lives in Assam, India, and possibly southern Bhutan.
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Features: The pygmy hog is one of the very few mammals that build its own home, or nest, complete with a ‘roof.’
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Indicator Species: Pygmy Hog is an indicator species. Its presence reflects the health of its primary habitat, the tall, wet grasslands of the region.
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IUCN status: Endangered
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Indian Wildlife Protection Act,1972: Schedule 1