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In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we learn about the pigs that were once plopped on in New Zealand’s uninhabited Auckland Island, known for hosting shipwreck survivors. The pigs now play an important role in modern medical research.

Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through Thursday, to explore a new wonder with cofounder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters.

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