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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

Mother Truffel gave birth to five micropigs, who've become stars at a Wuppertal, Germany, zoo. The boys are named Pigedy, Fiete, Frederik and Smartie, while Keks is the lone female.

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WUPPERTAL, GERMANY - AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, 'Truffel', are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction of Zoo Wuppertal. Pigedy, Fiete, Frederik, Smartie are 4 males and is Keks is a female micropig. PHOTOGRAPH BY Animal Press / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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WUPPERTAL, GERMANY - AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, 'Truffel', are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction of Zoo Wuppertal. Pigedy, Fiete, Frederik, Smartie are 4 males and is Keks is a female micropig. PHOTOGRAPH BY Animal Press / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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WUPPERTAL, GERMANY - AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, 'Truffel', are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction of Zoo Wuppertal. Pigedy, Fiete, Frederik, Smartie are 4 males and is Keks is a female micropig. PHOTOGRAPH BY Animal Press / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...

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Five Micropigs Born In Zoo Wuppertal In Germany

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY – AUGUST 11: Five micropigs born to mother, ‘Truffel’, are seen in Zoo Wuppertal on August 11, 2014 in Wuppertal, Germany. The five micropigs are the major attraction...