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Swinub's size and appearance seem to be based on a mix of a Peruvian {{wp|guinea pig}} and a {{wp|wild pig|wild boar}} piglet. It may also be based on wordplay of the {{wp|groundhog}}. Both are similar in characteristics and behavior, while "{{t|Ground}} hog" describes Swinub's type and species quite well | Swinub's size and appearance seem to be based on a mix of a Peruvian {{wp|guinea pig}} and a {{wp|wild pig|wild boar}} piglet. It may also be based on wordplay of the {{wp|groundhog}}. Both are similar in characteristics and behavior, while "{{t|Ground}} hog" describes Swinub's type and species quite well. Swinub also resembles the {{wp|Marsupial mole}}. | ||
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