Pigs are intelligent animals and are considered to be one of the most intelligent animals on par with dogs and chimpanzees. ¹⁾

Pigs are social animals and form strong bonds with each other. They live in groups called “sounders,” which can include up to 20 pigs. ²⁾

Pigs are omnivorous, which means they eat both plants and animals. In the wild, they will eat a variety of foods including roots, fruits, insects, and small animals. ³⁾

Pigs have an excellent sense of smell and can detect truffles, a type of edible mushroom, buried underground. ⁴⁾

Pigs have a strong memory and are able to learn and remember tasks quickly. ⁵⁾

Pigs have a good sense of direction and can find their way back to their home pen from distances up to a mile away. ⁶⁾

Pigs are agile and are able to run up to 11 miles per hour. ⁷⁾

Pigs have thick skin that provides protection from the sun and from predators. ⁸⁾

Pigs communicate with each other through a variety of vocalizations and body language, including grunting, snorting, and squealing. ⁹⁾

Pigs are used in a variety of ways, including as a source of food, in medical research, and in farming. ¹⁰⁾

Pigs are known to be clean animals and will groom themselves and each other regularly. ¹¹⁾

Pigs are able to adapt to a variety of environments, including both hot and cold climates. ¹²⁾

Pigs have a good sense of hearing and can detect low-frequency sounds, such as thunder, from a long distance away. ¹³⁾

Pigs are able to swim and are often seen splashing around in the water to cool off. ¹⁴⁾

Pigs are curious animals and are known to enjoy playing and exploring their surroundings. ¹⁵⁾