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Scientific Name:<\/strong> Sus scrofa domesticus<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Family:<\/strong> Suidae<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Class:<\/strong> Mammalia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0Common Names<\/h4>\n
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Pig<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Hog<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Swine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Piglet (baby pig)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Boar (male), Sow (female)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0Geographic Distribution<\/h4>\n
Pigs are found all over the world. They are raised on farms in most countries for meat and other products. Wild pigs still live in forests and grasslands in parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Physical Characteristics<\/h4>\n
Pigs have large round bodies, short legs, and strong snouts for digging. They can be black, white, pink, brown, or spotted. They use their snouts to find food in the ground.<\/p>\n
Species of Pigs<\/h4>\n
1. Yorkshire (Large White)<\/strong><\/h5>\n
A common farm pig known for fast growth and good meat.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Key Facts:<\/p>\n
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Color: White<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Size: Large<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Temperament: Calm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Health: Needs regular vaccinations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Image showing a\u00a0 yorkshire Pig (Source: Farmers Guardian)<\/em><\/p>\n2. Vietnamese pot-bellied pig<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Often kept as a pet. Small, smart, and friendly.<\/p>\n
Key Facts:<\/p>\n
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Color: Black or grey<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Size: Small to medium<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Temperament: Friendly but stubborn<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Health: Needs regular hoof trimming<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Image showing a Pot-Bellied Pig (Source: ROYS FARM)<\/em><\/p>\n3. Duroc<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Red-colored pig known for muscle and tenderness.<\/p>\n
Key Facts:<\/p>\n
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Color: Reddish-brown<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Size: Large<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Temperament: Docile<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Health: Hardy, but needs clean shelter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Image of Duroc Pig (Source: British Pig Association)<\/em><\/p>\nFun facts<\/h4>\n
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Pigs are smarter than dogs!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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They love to play and learn tricks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Pigs do not sweat, they roll in mud to cool off.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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A mother pig can have 10\u201312 piglets at once.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Some pigs can live over 15 years.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0Human Relevance<\/h4>\n
Pigs are very important to people:<\/p>\n
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Raised for pork, bacon, and sausage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Some are kept as pets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Used in medical research and organ studies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Help control pests by eating waste and insects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Health & common issues<\/h4>\n
Pigs need clean shelter, good food, and medical care.
They can suffer from diseases like:<\/p>\n\u00a0Common Issues:<\/p>\n
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Swine fever<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Skin parasites<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Worms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Respiratory infections<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Regular vet visits, good hygiene, and vaccines help prevent sickness.<\/p>\n
Conservation Status<\/h4>\n
Most domestic pigs are not endangered.
But wild pig species are threatened in some areas due to hunting and habitat loss.<\/p>\nRelated species<\/h4>\n
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Wild Boar:<\/strong> The ancestor of domestic pigs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Warthog:<\/strong> Wild pig found in Africa.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Peccary:<\/strong> Pig-like animal found in the Americas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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