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Bookmark or Share- Pig - WikipediaThe 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, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting FactsEverything 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 - National Geographic KidsPigs are also known as hogs or swine. Male pigs of any age are called boars; female pigs are called sows. Pigs are found and raised all over the world, and provide valuable products to...
- Pig | Description, Breeds, & Facts | BritannicaPig, 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. Their hooves have two functional and two nonfunctional digits. Learn more about pigs in this article.
- Pig - New World EncyclopediaThe domestic pig is farmed for its meat, which is called pork. Products made of pork include sausage, bacon, and ham. The head of a pig can be used to make head cheese. Liver, chitterlings, and other offal from pigs are also widely used for food.
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