Pigs are ungulates native to Eurasia collectively grouped under the genus Sus within the Suidae family. They have been domesticated and raised as livestock by some peoples for meat (called pork) as well as for leather. Their bristly hairs are also traditionally used for brushes. Wild pigs continue to fill these functions in certain parts of the world.

Pigs are omnivores, which means that they consume both plants and animals. On a small farm, or in a large household, they can be fed kitchen scraps as part or all of their diet. In the wild, they are foraging animals. Pigs that are allowed to forage may be watched by swineherds. Because of their foraging abilities and excellent sense of smell, they are used to find truffles in many European countries. They are also fattened to be eaten as ham and other types of meat, such as bacon.

Pigs are highly trainable animals, and some, such as the Asian pot-bellied pig, are kept as pets. A litter of piglets typically contains between 6 and 12 animals. Occasionally, in captivity, pigs may eat their own young.

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RT @treta: Now > Dead Fish. Next > Blind Pigs. || Bom gosto musical
erikabcr (Erika Barros) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:10:16 -0000
RT @treta: Now > Dead Fish. Next > Blind Pigs. || Bom gosto musical
O-day has arrived and in 3 hours O-hour @ slightly nervous with a touch of hell friezed over and pigs fly
frk73 (frk73) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:02:34 -0000
O-day has arrived and in 3 hours O-hour @ slightly nervous with a touch of hell friezed over and pigs fly
aaaah, the pigs got me too:( stupid swineflu, thought I was over this shit!
alvisvig (Alve Vig) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:01:13 -0000
aaaah, the pigs got me too:( stupid swineflu, thought I was over this shit!
RT @Missymitten STOP use of pigs in medical experiments! Pls sign->> http://tinyurl.com/nv47as ❀.•**·.♥Pigs♥.·**•.❀ (via @zbleumoon)
ads60nyc (Andrew) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:58:19 -0000
RT @Missymitten STOP use of pigs in medical experiments! Pls sign->> http://tinyurl.com/nv47as ❀.•**·.♥Pigs♥.·**•.❀ (via @zbleumoon)
@bella_rawrcakes lol how cute :) guinea pigs fighting over food ^_^ sounds adorable!!
lunchforvicky (Vicky Sipek) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:57:24 -0000
@bella_rawrcakes lol how cute :) guinea pigs fighting over food ^_^ sounds adorable!!
Right i must go and clean out the guinea pigs!! I wish they didnt smell so much- yukk!!
NEDayCrafts (Vicky Lloyd) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:54:55 -0000
Right i must go and clean out the guinea pigs!! I wish they didnt smell so much- yukk!!

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