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Pig - Wikipedia
The pig (Sus domesticus), also called swine (pl.: swine) or hog, is an omnivorous, domesticated, even-toed, hoofed mammal. It is named the domestic pig when distinguishing it from other members of the genus Sus.
Pig | Description, Breeds, & Facts | Britannica
Pig, wild or domestic swine, a mammal of the Suidae family. Pigs are stout-bodied, short-legged, omnivorous mammals, with thick skin usually sparsely coated with short bristles.
Pig | National Geographic Kids
Pigs have poor eyesight, but a great sense of smell. The pig’s nostrils are on its leathery snout, which is very sensitive to touch. The pig uses the snout to search, or root, for food....
Pig Animal Facts - Sus scrofa scrofa - A-Z Animals
The pig is a mammal belonging to the order Artiodactyla and the family Suidae, which is also known as the even-toed ungulate family. That family is further subdivided into another four to eight genera, with domesticated pigs and wild boars belonging to the genus Sus.
Pig - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Everything you should know about the Pig. Pig is a short, stout animal with a characteristic round snout. Pigs are kept as pets, and used for food.
Pig Breeds - Facts, Types, and Pictures
Learn about the different types of domestic pig breeds. Find out how many of them are there and also know which swines are best for meat, for show and even the largest and smallest ones
Pig Facts | Mammals | BBC Earth
Swine, pig, hog or boar? Pigs and their wild relatives, hogs and boars – collectively known as swine – are among the most wide-ranging and adaptable mammals on the planet.
Pig Facts - Fact Animal
There are 16 species of pig found in the world, with the domestic pig being one of those species, although some scientists consider them a subspecies of the wild boar.
Pigs - Facts, Information & Farm Pictures - Animal Corner
The pig was domesticated approximately 5,000 to 7,000 years ago and are found across most of the world including Europe, the Middle East and into Asia as far as Indonesia and Japan.
Pigs: Fascinating Friends of the Farm and Forest
The domestic pig, scientifically known as Sus scrofa domesticus, is closely related to the wild boar, and they both share many traits that make them highly adaptable and resilient. The genus Sus also includes other wild pig species, all known for their stout bodies and intelligence.
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