Is this a mutation of a pig or subspecies or something?

Question

http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_2941186.html

wow.. it's cute though. :)

is this a mutation of a pig or subspecies or something?

i wonder what happends if that one makes babies.. and maybe a new subspecies will come out or mutated babies.. ??????

Answer 1

Looks to me like a classic case of the lonely farmer and the sheep.  Except its a pig this time.

Answer 2

I think it's a genetic mutation. It's kind of disturbing though!

Answer 3

Yes, it is a mutation.  The only reason it lives is because some human kept it alive.  If it reproduced it would have "normal" piglets.  No, not a new subspecies, there are no subspecies of pig.  Remember this is a domestic species that has its gene pool manipulated by man for 5000 years.  You should expect freaks.  Most of them die at birth.

Answer 4

Are you sure it isnt a fake?

After all, its non of your business. Leave it to the DNA testers.

Answer 5

It looks like random genetic mutation to me.

Genetic mutation doesn't result in a new species unless the trait is favorable for breeding.  I doubt anyone is going to try to breed such a deformed pig.

Answer 6

Hahahahahaha! No, it's like how mules can't have babies...

Answer 7

thats fake, and really gross