Susy and the Pigs Coloring Book

Pig is a domestic animal, which several decades ago was present in our country in almost every farm. In the present day, it is very rare to find these animals in our country. The most important thing to remember is that there are still a lot of people who have a lot of money to spend on these things.

Information

1. Scientific Classification: The domestic pig, known scientifically as Sus scrofa domesticus, is a subspecies of the Eurasian wild boar (Sus scrofa). They are farm animals that have been domesticated and are bred by humans around the world.
2. Breeding: Pigs are raised for their meat (pork), their skin and their hair. Pork is one of the most widely consumed meats in the world.
3. Physiology: Pigs are strong-bodied animals with thick skin, short legs and a short nose ending in a flat snout, which they use to burrow into the ground in search of food.
4. Diet: Pigs are omnivores, meaning that their diet consists of both plants and animals. However, when raised, they are usually fed mostly plant-based feed.
5. Reproduction: Pigs reproduce fairly rapidly, with a gestation period of about 114 days (3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days). The female, usually called a sow, usually gives birth to 6 to 12 young at a time, although the number can be higher.
6. Behavior: Pigs are considered highly intelligent animals that exhibit a variety of social behaviors. They are herd animals that under natural conditions live in groups consisting mainly of females and their young.
7. Breeding: Pigs are raised all over the world, and there are many different breeds that have been bred for different purposes, such as meat production, leather production, or scientific research.
8. Domestication: Pigs were domesticated about 9,000 years ago in the Middle East and China. This domestication probably took place independently in different parts of the world.
9. Environmental impact: Intensive pig farming can have a negative impact on the environment, including water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and loss of biodiversity.
10. Health: Pigs are susceptible to a variety of diseases that can affect their health and welfare, and can also be transmitted to humans (such as swine flu). Therefore, it is important to properly manage the health and bioassurance of pig farms.

Trivia

1. Intelligence: Pigs are considered one of the world's most intelligent animals, comparable to dogs and dolphins. They can recognize their reflection in a mirror, an indicator of self-awareness.
2. Communications: Pigs communicate through a variety of sounds. They make about 20 different sounds that have different meanings, from expressing joy to warning of danger.
3. Memory: Pigs have an excellent memory. They can remember where various objects are located, and can remember solved problems even after two years.
4. Agility: Despite their massive appearance, the pigs are very agile and can run at speeds of up to 11 miles per hour (about 18 km/h).
5. Snout: The pigs' snout is very sensitive and strong. They use it to burrow into the ground in search of food. This tool is so sensitive that it can sniff out truffles (a type of mushroom) hidden as far as 30 cm underground.
6. Reproduction: The domestic pig has one of the shortest gestation periods among mammals, lasting only about 114 days (3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days).
7. Caring for the young: Female pigs, called sows, are very protective and caring towards their young. Baby pigs begin to learn the sounds made by their mother even before birth.
8. Thermoregulation: Pigs have no sweat glands, so they lubricate themselves with mud to cool their bodies and protect their skin from the sun.
9. Vision: Pigs have poor eyesight, but highly developed sense of smell and hearing. They can sniff out odors from up to 7 kilometers away.
10. Cultural significance: Pigs are an important symbol in many cultures around the world. In some cultures they are considered a symbol of prosperity and wealth, while in others they are associated with laziness and dirtiness.