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Due to his mother's neglect, Chive is being hand-reared by Zoo veterinary staff. Read more about his surprising arrival.
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A male red river hog piglet named Chive was unexpectedly born at the Nashville Zoo and is now being hand-reared.
The Nashville Zoo welcomed a new male red river hog piglet, named Chive, on April 1, 2025. Chive's early birth surprised zoo's staff, requiring intervention due to his mother's neglect.
The Nashville Zoo celebrated the birth of a surprise red river hog piglet, and it’s just too cute!  Photos of the baby pig, named Chive, were shared on the Nashville Zoo ...
Metro Richmond Zoo’s newest pygmy hippo has a name. After 116,000 votes worldwide, fans chose Poppy, a tribute to her mom, ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The team at the Nashville Zoo got a surprise earlier this week when red river hog, Tater, gave birth to a new piglet. The piglet was born Tuesday, April 1. The ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Nashville Zoo announced the birth of a male red river hog piglet on Wednesday. The zoo said Chive was born April 1 to second-time mother Tater. Chive is the third ...