133: Visayan Warty Pig

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133: Visayan Warty Pig

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Mar 9, 2021

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Let's talk about pigs, baby. Although, we actually talk a lot more about nothing this episode, sorry. Did you know Flora loves pigs? She does, and she's gonna tell you all about it.

We chat about: Where Visayan Warty Pigs are found. What won't a pig eat? How many warty pigs are there? What even is the difference between pigs, hogs, and boars.

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Mar 9, 2021

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