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The Island of Lost Pigs

In 1965, during a supply drop on the uninhabited island of Las Tintoreras near the Galapagos, a few pigs accidentally fell overboard and swam to shore. For decades, they thrived undetected on the island, evolving unique behaviors to adapt. Rediscovered in 1998, their existence captivated ecologists, leading to studies on rapid adaptation and island ecosystems.
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