Pig: Domesticated omnivorous even-toed ungulate

Pigs or domestic pigs are mammals in the genus Sus.

Pigs are in the Suidae family of even-toed ungulates.

Pig
Temporal range: Early Pleistocene to present
Pig: Domesticated omnivorous even-toed ungulate
A domestic pig on an organic farm
in Switzerland
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Suidae
Subfamily: Suinae
Genus: Sus
Linnaeus, 1758

Related, but outside the genus, are the babirusa and the warthog. Pigs, like all suids, are native to the Old World. Baby pigs are called piglets or pups. Pigs are omnivores and are very social and intelligent animals. Its ancestor is the common Eurasian wild boar (Sus scrofa).

Pig: Domesticated omnivorous even-toed ungulate
Man carrying a pig (Genus Sus) on a bicycle in Zambia

The pig has stout, barrel-shaped bodies, with short legs.

Pig: Domesticated omnivorous even-toed ungulate
A train with a picture of the most popular pig in the world, in this case, Peppa Pig.

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. Pig farmers take care that the animals do not get diseases or parasites which might harm humans.

Pig: Domesticated omnivorous even-toed ungulate
A pet domestic pig laying down on a rug

Domestic pigs come in different colours, shapes and sizes. They are usually pink, but little pigs kept as pets (pot-bellied pigs) are sometimes other colours. Pigs roll in mud to protect themselves from sunlight. Many people think that pigs are dirty and smell. In fact, they roll around in the mud to keep bugs and ticks away from their skin. This also helps to keep their skin moist and lower their body temperature on hot days. They are omnivores, which means that they eat both plants and animals.

Pigs are smart animals. They are even able to learn how to play video games. Pigs are commonly used as working animals. They are used to hunt for truffles, pull carts and sniff out landmines. Pig races exist.

Care

Pigs need a warm, clean area under a roof to sleep, and they should not be crowded. They need to be checked for sickness regularly. Pigs need lots of water. Over half their body weight is made up of water. Pigs should be given all the feed they will eat, which is usually four to five pounds a day for adult pigs. Corn is a good food for pigs, but they should also have protein supplements as well.

Pigs can be found throughout the world living on farms and in the wild, and they are also popular pets. Pigs are kept and slaughtered for their flesh, pork.

Pig: Domesticated omnivorous even-toed ungulate 
A feral pig near Canberra, Australia.

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