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Captain Cooker

Captain Cooker

Introduced to New Zealand by Captain James Cook, Captain Cooker pigs were derived from English breeds, and have subsequently formed most of the country’s wild pig population.

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Allan Gillingham. 'Pigs and the pork industry', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
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