- 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 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 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 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: Fascinating Friends of the Farm and Forest
The domestic pig has been selectively bred over generations, resulting in a variety of breeds that differ in size, color, and temperament Despite these differences, all pigs share core characteristics: intelligence, sociability, and a love for food and play
- Pigs | Nature | PBS
Pigs include the domestic pig and its ancestor, the common Eurasian wild boar (Sus scrofa), along with other species; related creatures outside the genus include the babirusa and the warthog
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