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Bookmark or Share- Pigs: Fascinating Friends of the Farm and Forest - Deer of the WorldThe 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.
- Pig - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMan carrying a pig (Genus Sus) on a bicycle in Zambia. The pig has stout, barrel-shaped bodies, with short legs. A train with a picture of very popular pigs, Peppa Pig and her family. [3] The flesh of domestic pigs is eaten as food and is called pork. The Jewish and Muslim religions, and some Christian denominations, believe eating pork is wrong.
- Pigs, Hogs & Boars: Facts About Swine | Live ScienceThe heaviest boar is the Eurasian wild pig (Sus scrofa), which grows to 710 lbs. (320 kg), and the smallest boar is the pygmy hog (Sus salvanius). This delicate swine grows to a length between...
- Pig - National Geographic KidsThe pig uses the snout to search, or root, for food. Pigs are among the smartest of all domesticated animals and are even smarter than dogs. Despite their reputation, pigs are not dirty...
- Pig - A-Z AnimalsThe 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.
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