Consider the following about Pygmy hogs: 1. It is the smallest and rarest species of wild pig in the world. 2. Currently, the viable population of this pig in the wild is in the Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve Assam. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is option 1. In News ​​The Hindu: 18 rare pygmy hogs reintroduced in their historical home in Assam. Key Points Pygmy hogs : It is the smallest and rarest species of wild pig in the world. Hence, statement 1 is correct. It is one of the very few mammals that build its own home, or nest, complete with a ‘roof’. It is an indicator species as its presence reflects the health of its primary habitat, tall and wet grasslands. Habitat: It prefers undisturbed patches of grassland dominated by early succession riverine communities, typically comprising dense tall grass intermixed with a wide variety of herbs, shrubs, and young trees. Currently, the viable population of this pig in the wild is in the Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam . Hence, statement 2 is incorrect. Conservation status: IUCN: Critically Endangered The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I Additional Information Manas National Park: It is located in the state of Assam. It is contiguous with the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan. It is a national park, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site , a Project Tiger reserve, an Elephant reserve, and a Biosphere reserve. Flora: It contains some of the largest remaining grassland habitats in the sub-Himalayan grassland ecosystems. Fauna: The Park is known for its rare and endangered endemic wildlife such as the Assam roofed turtle, hispid hare, golden langur, and pygmy hog . The Manas River is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River, which passes through the Manas National Park.