GALERIE FOTO: În 1807, navigatorii au lăsat câțiva porci pe o insulă pustie, drept hrană de rezervă. 192 de ani mai târziu, salvatorii au găsit pe Insulele Auckland o rasă foarte specială

The Auckland Islands, located south of New Zealand, were once home to feral pigs introduced for emergency food. Over time, these pigs became a unique genetic group, but their population began to threaten local wildlife. New Zealand's Department of Conservation decided to remove them to restore the island's ecosystem. However, some pigs were captured for research, revealing their potential for medical studies due to their isolation from common diseases. These pigs have been used in xenotransplantation research, providing cells for patients with severe hypoglycemia. While the project aims to protect the island's flora and fauna, the captured pigs are preserved for conservation and research purposes.