1. The cientific name of the pig is Sus scrofa
domesticus. Domesticated pigs are found in human
settlement for example in farms. Wild pigs are hearty
animals that can make their homes in a variety of
climates and habitats.
2. Pigs are land animals that can be found in all the
harshest climates on the planet and have both
domesticated and wild presence on all continents
that are inhabited by humans with the exception of
Antartica
3. The pig is a vertebrate and a viviparous animal,
because he has an internal skeleton and it is a
mammal.
4. The pig is an quadruped with short legs and hooves, a
heavy body, flex snout and a short tail.
The term comes from pig bristle, which refers to his
thick hair.
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6. Pigs are omnivores and are highly versatile in their
feeding behaviour. In the wild, they are foraging
animals, primarily eating leaves, grasses, roots, fruits
and flowers.
7. Pigs have a highly developed sense of smell and
some European countries use pigs to find truffles in
the field.
