Kapia pig. This type of pig is found on the Pacific island of Tanna , part of the archipelago of Vanuatu, where it is considered sacred. Kapia pigs ar

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Kapia pig. This type of pig is found on the Pacific island of Tanna , part of the archipelago of Vanuatu, where it is considered sacred. Kapia pigs are a hairless type, selectively bred over centuries. In Vanuatu, pigs are a status symbol and a form of currency, with several types of rare pigs bred for ceremonial purposes.

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