- The bearded pig of Bako growing that beard even in December
Never taken part in #Movember
I have never participated first hand in #Movember. For those that do not know what it is, this is when guys do not shave for the whole month of November to raise awareness to men’s health. Last year I posted a bucket list blog in order to support the movement.
Finding the Bako bearded pig – the poster animal of #Movember
Shortly after that post, I headed off for Southeast Asia for a three week trip. One of the highlights was experiencing Bako National Park in Borneo. I spent a day here in this spectacular park in December.
It is always #Movember for the Bako bearded pig
When I heard that one of the animals that lived here was the bearded pig, I hoped that I would get lucky and see one. It did not take long for one to make an appearance. One of the first inhabitants of this park that greeted me was the bearded pig. I immediately thought the animal would make a perfect representative for the 11th month no shave campaign or perhaps a General Ambrose Burnside fan club. Only problem was this was December and it was almost a year to the next November.
Civil War general Ambrose Burnside would definitely be a fan of both #Movember and the Bako bearded pig – Photo public domain taken by Matthew Brady
Bako Bearded pig checking out the Bako Visitor Center’s ground
I have waited patiently to shine the Movember spotlight on the bearded pigs of Bako, but now their time has come. Once again, I will not be growing out my beard this month, but I will share photos of a wild animal in Borneo that takes part each year and even before the hashtag was created.
Do not fear the beard at Bako National Park
Bearded pig sticking his bearded snout in order to find food
I have not heard much from this hashtag this year. Perhaps it has run its course. It is no longer cool to grow shaggy before Thanksgiving and hashtag #Movember. The bearded pig does not care about hashtags, fashion, and what month it is. For the Bako bearded pig, it is always Movember.
Bako bearded pig frolicking near the entrance of the park
To see these lovable scraggly dudes, come to Bako National Park in Sarawak, Borneo. Along with the bearded pigs, Bako is also a great place to see the even more outlandish proboscis monkey.
Bako bearded pig out to pasture
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How to get to Bako National Park
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I can’t get over the Movember pig! Seems like such a funny, cute creature! Surely a trend setter!
Thanks Pratishtha,
This is his month 🙂
This is my first time hearing about Movember, actually. It sounds a cool tradition, though. 🙂
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It has not gotten as much fanfare this year as in year’s past. Perhaps the bearded pig will change the momentum.
but maybe this pig grew out his beard especially for movember?
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He just might have done that 🙂 I saw him in December, so perhaps he had not gotten around to shaving yet from Movember.
Ha ha, I love it! I kinda have a soft spot for wild pigs/boar, but these guys take the cake. Those beards are dashing!
They sure are dapper sporting the beard. They just need a bow tie and a cigar 🙂
Hahaha I love that that bearded pig “just don’t care”. What an odd looking piggy, I’ve never seen one like it before. I think this little piggy might just revive the Movember hashtag. 😉
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Mo-mentum for Movember is back on thanks to the bearded pig.
Holy moly they are some serious sideburns! LOVE that you’ve waited patiently to promote your poster boy for #Movember! It was certainly worth the wait!
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It was difficult to wait. I could not wait to unleash the bearded pig.
Something to aspire to when I grow my Movember mustache… I need to support the move-ment next year…
Thanks for raising awareness…
StayHealty, Craig
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Perhaps I will too, but if I don’t, it is good to know the pigs of Borneo will be supporting. #staymovembersupportive
Lol Love this post – very creative while raising awareness at the same time. Great article!
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Thanks Meg,
The bearded pig abides.
I’m not much for participating in Movember, although I’m not opposed to going a week without shaving just because I’m lazy. Good for you for still raising awareness in a unique way. This guy has some crazy facial hair going.
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I am sure he still has it growing now even though it is now December.
Hilarious. I can’t stop laughing – those pigs!
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They definitely elicit a giggle especially during November.
I LOVE that the pig doesn’t care about hashtags. Good for him! Go Movember!
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Those are some seriously hairy pigs!
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They definitely are much cooler than our wild boars.
I’ve always been a big fan of Movember, perhaps because I was the first ever miss Movember in London with my Fidel Castro fancy dress! But I must say that bako the bearded pig wins 1000 times over. Such an amazing way to raise awareness!
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Congrats on being the first Miss Movember. That must be quite an honor.
Cool animal. Love the correlation with a Civil War general. Too funny.
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General Burnside would be proud of November and the bearded pigs.