- 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 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: 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
- 10 Facts About Pigs - FOUR PAWS in US - Global Animal Protection . . .
Pigs use their snout mainly to dig in the soil and search for food 12,13 A pig's olfactory sense is about 2000 times more sensitive than a human's for certain smells 14
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