Random pig facts: a thread

1. Pigs were the first animals to be domesticated.

2. Pigs do not “sweat like pigs.” They do not have sweat glands. They roll in mud to naturally keep cool.

3. Pigs can run a 7 minute mile.

4. Pigs are omnivores.

5. Pigs have below average eyesight.

6. Pigs can be louder than jet engines.

7. Pork is the most consumed animal protein in the world.

8. Pigs prefer to cuddle with their noses.

9. Pigs can dream!

10. Pigs are clean animals and prefer a clean living space over a dirty one.

11. Pigs are extremely smart.

12. Pigs rarely show aggression.

13. Pigs see us equal as them.

14. Pigs have 15,000 tastebuds.

15. There are 2 billion pigs on Earth.

16. Pigs have four toes.

17. China has the most domesticated pigs in the world. The USA is right behind them.

18. Pigs do not shed.

19. Pigs only walk on two of their four toes.

20. Pigs can be trained to use a litter box.

21. In Denmark, there are more pigs than people.

22. Pigs drink up to 14 gallons of water everyday.

23. Pigs do not have fur.

24. Pigs can be trained to do tricks.