"Merlin often communicates with Alali by pressing buttons she has designed and set up in their home in Sacramento. He will make simple requests with the buttons - like asking for a vegetable or an ice cube - but he also presses buttons labeled with emotions and asks for attention."
"When Merlin and Alali leave their house, Merlin is either on a leash or riding in a wagon (he outgrew his strollers). Alali's journey to owning a famous pig began in 2019, when she adopted a bearded dragon named Mochi."
"Merlin celebrated his world record by strolling around the Sacramento area, where fans fed him vegetables and fruits. Alali said she knew he was pleased because he was relaxed and wagging his tail."
"Alali treats Merlin like a child, and his fame is likened to that of a celebrity. 'My fiancé and I joke that it's like we're walking next to Brad Pitt,' Alali said of Merlin's fame."
Merlin the pig, owned by Mina Alali, communicates through specially designed buttons to express needs and emotions. He has become an internet sensation with over 1.1 million Instagram followers, earning the title of the most followed pig. Alali treats Merlin like a child, and his fame is likened to that of a celebrity. Merlin enjoys outings in a wagon and celebrates his achievements with fans. Alali's journey with pets began with a bearded dragon, leading her to adopt various animals and find her purpose in sharing their stories online.
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