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This photo of a Rarotongan pig posted on social media has sparked outage and widespread debate. 16011301
It appears the New Year is not immune to animal cruelty, with reports of starving pigs in Rarotonga sparking outrage on social media.
It appears the New Year is not immune to animal cruelty, with reports of starving pigs in Rarotonga sparking outrage on social media.
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