Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The San Joaquin River is littered with deserted islands, but there is one island near Stockton that is inhabited by some friendly animals. Pig Island is what the locals call it… And yes pigs roam the ...

THE EXUMAS, Bahamas – The Bahamas is the “Official Home of the Swimming Pigs.” Visitors to the islands are happily embracing the unique and special experience of swimming with the pigs on the uninha ...

If you've ever wondered, "Hey, where can I find me some pigs to swim with?" you might be shocked to learn that the Bahamas has got you covered. What started as five little pigs on Big Major Cay (aka, ...

The swimming pigs have encouraged millions of people to take a second look at pigs, and think about these animals in a new and unusual way. At the same time, because they became popular so quickly, ...

Swimming with wildlife can be a life-changing experience—spiritual even, some people say. Tiny seahorses delight travelers with their strange prehensile tails and bright camouflage, while whale sharks ...

Aranha said the “swimming with pigs” phenomenon began years ago when some tourists boating through the Exuma chain noticed a group of pigs wandering around the beach of uninhabited Big Major Cay. As ...