{"id":278,"date":"2016-07-13T11:52:02","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T11:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/https:\/\/isango.com\/theguidebook\/\/?p=278"},"modified":"2017-01-29T00:05:48","modified_gmt":"2017-01-29T00:05:48","slug":"so-theres-an-island-in-the-bahamas-ruled-by-pigs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/so-theres-an-island-in-the-bahamas-ruled-by-pigs\/","title":{"rendered":"So There’s an Island in the Bahamas Ruled by Pigs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Bahamas are known for many things; white-sand beaches, crystal-clear shores, and vibrant local culture all bring flocks of tourists to their islands each year. Most recently though, this tropical paradise is gaining a reputation for something else entirely. Pigs. Specifically, pigs on a beach.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The island in the Bahamas\u2019 Exuma region, Big Major Cay, has been populated by wild pigs for decades. Today, more than twenty friendly boars enjoy an idyllic beach existence; their hours spent alternating between sunbathing and going for a dip in the luscious seawater.<\/p>\n

Here they are having a frolic…<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Getting their tan on\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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\u2026 and just generally living the dream. <\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Not native to the region, it is unknown how the pigs first reached and survived on the isolated, widely uninhabited island. Although their presence remains a mystery, both tourists and locals alike have warmed to the new inhabitants, wholeheartedly rejoicing in \u201cPig\u2019s Beach\u201d. Director General of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, Joy Jibrilu celebrates the friendly fellows\u2019 residency, recently declaring, \u201cthe Islands of The Bahamas are very proud to be the official home of the Swimming Pigs.\u201d<\/p>\n

We can see why. Check out this cute clip of the pigs doing their thing:<\/p>\n