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In 1769, a French explorer gifted Māori two pigs; their descendants helped establish feral pig populations in New Zealand

Hindustan Times - World · 9 October 2026 at 10:19 am

In 1769, a French explorer gifted Māori two pigs; their descendants helped establish feral pig populations in New Zealand

A French explorer's gift of two pigs in 1769 led to trade, escapes, and wild herds.

Here is what science says about the damage they caused.

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In 1769, a French explorer gifted Māori two pigs; their descendants helped establish feral pig populations in New Zealand

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