Vienna in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Kune Kune Pig
Sus scrofu
Where in the World? Originated in New Zealand
Habitat: Domestic farm animal
Lifespan: Up to 15 years
Diet: Grass, roots
Gestation: 3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days = 114 days
# Young Born: 1-7 piglets
• The Kune Kune pig is one of the smallest breeds of big
• Pronounced "cooney, cooney", which means 'fat and round' in Maori.
• Some Kune Kune pigs have tassels below their jaw known as "Piri Piri" tassels or waddles
• Kune Kune pigs were in danger of extinction until a breeding program started in the 1970's in New Zealand.
Status in the Wild: Common
Erected by Roer's Zoofari.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment.
Location. 38° 58.334′ N, 77° 18.845′ W. Marker is in Vienna, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Hunter Mill Road (Virginia Route 674) just north of Cobble Mill Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1228 Hunter Mill Rd, Vienna VA 22182, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. African Pygmy Goat (a few steps from this marker); Soay Sheep (a few steps from
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
