Zoology of the ZooPl. LXXXVIII
Pig
Sus scrofa domesticus
Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Suidae
Fig. 1. Pig
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | Varies widely by breed |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 50-350 kg |
| Food | Omnivore |
| Lifespan | About 15-20 years |
| Society | Groups |
| Habitat | farm |
| Range | Asia, Europe |
| Wild or tame | Domestic, from the wild boar, about 10,500 years ago |
Pigs are among the smartest animals on the farm; see Lamby's six-room pig gallery.
Observe: Watch the snout root and dig.