10 Famous Pigs In The World That Prove This Year’s Zodiac Animal Is So Blessed

Fictional and real pigs that have oinked their way into our hearts

As the Year of the Pig is soon approaching, we celebrate the animal that has so often been misunderstood. Many folks think of pigs as stupid, lazy and filthy, but as many studies have shown, pigs are one of the smartest and cleanest animals out there. They like to wallow in mud to cool off, and contrary to the saying that someone is "sweating like a pig," pigs don't actually sweat the way humans do! Our Weekender team member born in the year of the pig would also like to add that pigs are lovable, hardworking creatures.

But don't just take our word for it; let the many well-loved and famous pigs in the world show you why the zodiac animal this Chinese New Year is considered so blessed with good fortune. We promise these adorable creatures will not boar you!

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10. Esther the Wonder Pig

As you can see from the photo, Esther is no ordinary pig. Her human dads adopted her thinking she was a micro piglet, but she kept on growing and growing into a huge 650-pound sow! The joy she’s brought to their lives has inspired them to open a farm sanctuary in Ontario for abused, neglected and abandoned farmed animals. Now, her incredible story has been captured in a book, and her bubbly personality continues to warm our hearts on Instagram.

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