The farmer said human demand for his "mini-livestock" was growing slowly — from 300 kilograms in 2008 to 900 kilograms last year.

A giant farm dog and a tiny piglet in Germany cuddle up as if they were family after the baby pig was abandoned by its own mother.

Mrs. Tibbs, who runs a pet shop on the family farm, gives the macaques a weekly bath, changes their nappies, and dresses them up in tiny outfits.