For David Attenborough enthusiasts we present a series of revealing photographs entitled "THE SECRET LIFE OF THE POTBELLY PIG".

Here Boris and Peggy, two Otago-reared pot belly pigs (Porcis Gourmandieus), conduct the age-old rituals that their species enjoy in order to guarantee the survival of their kind. We thank Richard Flatman, wildlife photographer, for his candid and close-up work.

Here Boris, smooth lothario from next door, uses good old fashioned charm, and the odd well-worn pick up line on the winsome Peggy.

Boris' charm is clearly working - Peggy, now very blonde and giggly - demonstrates both receptivity and affection. Boris knows he's onto something here

Boris, no stranger to the World of Love, carefully checks that he was not chatting up the wrong end of his amour. Yes - no mistake there!

Boris scores! (Here we must draw a veil. The actual act of piggy coitus is not for the faint hearted, and we deplore graphic and disturbing images on the net).