A mini Vietnamese pot-bellied pig named Merlin (@merlinthepig on Instagram) just snagged the Guinness World Record for the most followers on Instagram for a pig!

Merlin lives in Sacramento, California, and was adopted by his owner, Mina Alali, back in March 2022. What started as a cute pet account exploded thanks to his sassy personality, daily adventures (think grocery store strolls, chill vibes, and plenty of snout-boops), and heartwarming content that highlights how smart and lovable pigs are. His page grew super fast (hitting 1 million+ in late 2025) and now he’s officially the top pig influencer out there.

Mina got the certificate in the mail recently, and they’ve been celebrating with reels and local TV spots (he even made appearances on Good Day Sacramento looking dapper in his little harness). Fans are loving it!

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