Strong-Willed Pig
Pig who survived an earthquake (2007-2021)
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The Strong-Willed Pig[2] (Chinese: 猪坚强; pinyin: Zhu Jianqiang; April 2007[3] – June 16, 2021),[4] was a pig originally belonging to Wan Xingming, a villager in Tuanshan Village, Longmenshan Town, Pengzhou City, Chengdu City.[5] On May 12, 2008, the Wenchuan earthquake occurred and the pig was buried under rubble for 36 days but amazingly survived on just charcoal and rainwater.[6] On June 17, 2008, the pig was rescued and its weight was found to have dropped from 150 kg to 50 kg. [7] The pig became a symbol of hope, fortitude and resilience.[8] He was "revered for his heroism".[9]
Tuanshan Village, Longmenshan Town, Pengzhou City, Chengdu City
Jianchuan Museum Cluster, Anren Town, Dayi County, Chengdu City
Nine months after its ordeal | |
| Born | April 2007 Tuanshan Village, Longmenshan Town, Pengzhou City, Chengdu City |
|---|---|
| Died | June 16, 2021 (aged 14) Jianchuan Museum Cluster, Anren Town, Dayi County, Chengdu City |
| Cause of death | Old age & exhaustion |
| Known for | Survived being buried for 36 days after the Wenchuan earthquake[1] |
Biography
After the Wenchuan earthquake, Jianchuan Museum adopted the pig,[10] and the curator, Fan Jianchuan, gave it two names: the nickname "36 Wa'er" and the formal name "Strong-Willed Pig".[11] In September 2011, Chinese scientists cloned the Strong-Willed Pig.[12]
On May 1, 2021, Fan Jianchuan stated that "the situation of Strong-Willed Pig is terrible". On the 10th, the Jianchuan Museum said that the pig had entered the final stage of its life.[13] On June 16, 2021, Strong-Willed Pig died at Jianchuan Museum Cluster at the age of 14 due to old age and exhaustion.[14] On Weibo there were 430 million views of the hashtag "Strong-Willed Pig has died".[8]