"Merlin communicates with me by pressing his snout into 25 individual buttons on the floor that play recordings of my voice, saying yes, no or allowing him to ask for attention."
"Pigs are considered by many to be extremely smart animals, which is why I started training him to spin, shake and high-five. He learned all those tricks within 10 minutes."
"He was recently awarded a Guinness World Record for the most Instagram followers for a pig on @merlinthepig: 1.1m at the time (he now has 1.2m)."
Merlin is a mini Vietnamese pot-bellied pig adopted in March 2020. He is known for his intelligence, learning tricks quickly and communicating through buttons that play recorded messages. His playful personality includes cuddling and being a bit sassy. Merlin enjoys fruits, especially bananas, and has gained a significant social media presence, amassing over 1.2 million followers on Instagram. He was awarded a Guinness World Record for this achievement, highlighting the bond and connection formed with his owner.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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