Micro pig Lady Gaga snuggles up in a Christmas stocking in Cambridgeshire, England. Miniature pigs have become the must-have present for Christmas. But families are being warned that miniature pigs are for life – not just for Christmas. Micro Pig breeder Jane Croft – who owns Lady Gaga – said: “A lot of people don’t realize that miniature pigs need a lot of care and attention – you can’t leave them alone by themselves. They can live up to 20 years so people need to realize they are a long term commitment.”
A young tern looks like an angel as it lifts its wings in a bid to get food from its parents. The cute sight was captured by Johann Schumacher on Long Island, New York, America.
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Owner of the Malabon Zoo near Manila, Manny Tangko, kisses a Burmese python during a Christmas party
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My ultimate Christmas wish: Bulldog puppy + mini pig. I would name them Meatloaf and Porkchop, respectively. If only…
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