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A new species of wild pig previously unknown to science has been discovered in the Brazilian jungle.
The large creature grows to a length of more than four feet and is almost twice as heavy as its nearest relative.
Named the 'giant peccary', the creature was unknown until the skins and bones of animals killed by local hunters came to the attention of Dutch biologist Marc van Roosmalen.
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The large creature grows to a length of more than four feet and is almost twice as heavy as its nearest relative.
Named the 'giant peccary', the creature was unknown until the skins and bones of animals killed by local hunters came to the attention of Dutch biologist Marc van Roosmalen.
New species of 'giant wild pig' discovered hidden in the Amazon jungle
The existence of a giant wild pig has been discovered in the rainforest of Brazil. It is said to be twice the weight of its cousin species but thought to be under threat from extinction due to the illegal timber trade
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