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    DomainEukaryota
    KingdomAnimalia
    PhylumChordata
    ClassMammalia
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    The pig has a large head, with a long snout strengthened by a special prenasal bone and a disk of cartilage at the tip. The snout is used to dig into the soil to find food and is an acute sense organ. The dental formula of adult pigs i… See more

    Evolution

    Domestic pigs are related to other pig species as shown in the cladogram, based on phylogenetic analysis using mitochondrial DNA.
    The pig is most often considered to be a subspecies of … See more

    History

    Among the animals that the Spanish introduced to the Chiloé Archipelago in the 16th century Columbian Exchange, pigs were the most successful in adapting to local conditions. The pigs benefited from abundant … See more

    Reproduction

    Female pigs reach sexual maturity at 3–12 months of age and come into estrus every 18–24 days if they are not successfully bred. The variation in ovulation rate can be attributed to intrinsic factors such as age and genoty… See more

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  1. Britannica
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    Pig | Description, Breeds, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 5, 2025 · Pig, wild or domestic swine, a mammal of the Suidae family. Pigs are stout-bodied, short-legged, omnivorous mammals, with thick skin usually …

       

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    • National Geographic Kids
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      Pig - National Geographic Kids

    • Animals Network
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      Pig - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts

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      Pig - A-Z Animals

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      Pig - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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      Pig Facts | Mammals - BBC Earth

      The Eurasian pig, also known as the wild boar, is by far the most common and widely domesticated pig. The wild boar has been a primary food source for hunter-gatherers and agriculturalists for thousands of years.

    • Live Science
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      Pigs, Hogs & Boars: Facts About Swine | Live Science

      Oct 5, 2018 · The 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...

    • Animal Corner
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      Pigs - Facts, Information & Farm Pictures - Animal …

      The pig was domesticated approximately 5,000 to 7,000 years ago and are found across most of the world including Europe, the Middle East and into Asia as far as Indonesia and Japan. They are one of the oldest forms of livestock, …

    • World Deer
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      Pigs: Fascinating Friends of the Farm and Forest - Deer of the World

    • Britannica
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      Pig | domesticated animal | Britannica

      The pig is the world’s second largest provider of meat. When taken to slaughter, pigs generally weigh between 90 and 135 kg (200 and 300 pounds) and provide about 70 to 74 percent of that weight in meat.

    • The Humane Society of the United States
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      Pigs | The Humane Society of the United States

    • PBS
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      8 Surprising Facts About Pigs - Treehugger

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      Types Of Pigs: 21 Pig Breeds for Farming and Homesteading

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      Amazing Facts about Pigs | OneKindPlanet Animal Education

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