Maybe they're genetically modified pigs, their DNA modified to eliminate whatever it is that G-d found objectionable about swine in the first place. That's always a possibility.
Actually there was a serious discussion about capibara (some Brasilian giant water guinea pig) that has some, or all, of the qualities of a kosher animal. Or so I understand. I really do not remember the details, and eventually the whole issue fizzled out, after the Chief Rabbi said "nyet".
Myself, I can put forward a vigorous defence of swine, esp. in the light of chicken being exterminated at an alarming rate...
Snoopy:
I'm not an expert, but if rabbit meat doesn't pass kashruth, how could guinea pig meat (which is a rodent, not porcine)?
I just do not remember the details, it was like 5-6 years ago...
Some people claimed that the there was a type of "pig" that appeared to "chew its cud". That turned out to be a "rural legend". IIRC though the animal was supposed to be from Indonesia rather than Brazil.
I knew there was something like this, thanks.
Indonesia, Brasil - same difference 
Kosher Pork, indeed.
As I said before, ever try the ribs at Baroods? In the Midrachov. Probably imported from this very store.
No, Baroods sounds new to me. But thanks for the tip, I shall...
Snoop, capybaras are big rodents, huge rodents, humongous rodents, hell, them things is rats on steroids.
Well, but my understanding was that they are kinda... er... vegetarian ones.
Anyway, I give up. My knowledge of flora and fauna is limited to the confines of the plate put before me at meal times...
I know this is from last year , but was it ever decided whether or not locasts are kosher?
Historically locust was considered kosher, at least for the Eastern Jewry. Last year when the locust arrived to southern parts of Israel, thankfully in small doses, the issue was raised again. This time the chief rabbi declared that locust is forbidden.
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