A male red river hog piglet named Chive was unexpectedly born at the Nashville Zoo and is now being hand-reared.

In a press release, the Zoo said the veterinary team stepped in to raise the piglet — and his name is Chive. “The decision to intervene in Chive’s case was made due to Tater ...

Due to his mother's neglect, Chive is being hand-reared by Zoo veterinary staff. Read more about his surprising arrival.

The Nashville Zoo welcomed a new male red river hog piglet, named Chive, on April 1, 2025. Chive's early birth surprised zoo's staff, requiring intervention due to his mother's neglect.

The Nashville Zoo announced the birth of a male red river hog piglet on Wednesday. The zoo said Chive was born April 1 to second-time mother Tater. Chive is the third birth of red river hogs at the ...