Revival of 'panda pigs' helps Ningxiang prosper

People of Ningxiang, Hunan province, have been raising pigs for more than 1,000 years, and the region's colored pigs are one of the four most famous pig species in China.

The breed is also nicknamed "panda pigs" due to their black and white appearance. They can only be raised in Ningxiang due to its unique weather and water conditions.

The breed nearly went extinct in 2000, as farmers decided raising the species wasn't worthwhile due to its lack of lean meat.