Meet Rana, the rare Chester Zoo piglet born about the size of a grapefruit

In a significant conservation milestone, a rare babirusa piglet named Rana was welcomed into the world at Chester Zoo, igniting hope for the critically endangered species. With wild populations diminishing rapidly due to the threat of African swine fever, conservationists are actively collaborating with the Indonesian

Rana's arrival is described as a "lifeline for the species", which is in rapid decline in the wild.

What's OnWhat's On NewsChester ZooChester Zoo has welcomed a new addition00:01, 12 Aug 2026Chester Zoo is celebrating another birth as its conservation work continues. A critically important piglet has been born at Chester Zoo, as conservationists warn her species is being wiped out in the wild by African swine fever.‌