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Pig
Are there any other names?
Yes! Pigs are also known as hogs or swine. The adult female is called a sow and the adult male is called a boar. A baby is called a piglet.Where do they live in the World?
Pigs live on every continent except Antartica.
What do they eat?
Pigs are omnivores, that means they eat plants and meat. They eat a variety of plants and small animals like worms and snakes.
How many babies per litter?
A sow averages 12 piglets per litter and she can have up to 3 litters per year. That means up to 36 piglets per year!
Why do people raise pigs?
They are farmed for their meat and hides. Their meat is called pork and their hides are used to make leather.
Do they only live on farms?
No. Pigs can also be found in the wild. Wild pigs are known as the wild boar, the warthog, and the bushpig.
