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Pig (programming Tool)
The pig (''Sus domesticus''), also called swine (: swine) or hog, is an Omnivore, omnivorous, Domestication, domesticated, even-toed ungulate, even-toed, hoofed mammal. It is named the domestic pig when distinguishing it from other members of the genus ''Sus (genus), Sus''. Some authorities consider it a subspecies of ''Sus scrofa'' (the wild boar or Eurasian boar); other authorities consider it a distinct species. Pigs were domesticated in the Neolithic, both in China and in the Near East (around the Tigris, Tigris Basin). When domesticated pigs arrived in Europe, they extensively interbred with wild boar but retained their domesticated features. Pig farming, Pigs are farmed primarily for meat, called pork. The animal's skin or Hide (skin), hide is used for leather. China is the world's largest pork producer, followed by the European Union and then the United States. Around 1.5 billion pigs are raised each year, producing some 120 million tonnes of meat, often cured as bacon. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sus (genus)
''Sus'' () is the genus of domestic and wild pigs, within the even-toed ungulate family Suidae. ''Sus'' includes domestic pigs (''Sus domesticus'') and their ancestor, the common Eurasian wild boar (''Sus scrofa''), along with various other species. ''Sus'' species, like all Suidae, suids, are native to the Old World, Eurasian and African continents, ranging from Europe to the Pacific islands. Juvenile pigs are known as piglets. Pigs live in complex social groups and are considered one of the more intelligent mammals, as reflected in their ability to learn. With around 1 billion of this species alive at any time, the domestic pig is among the most populous large mammals in the world. Pigs are omnivores and can consume a wide range of food. Pigs are biologically similar to humans and are thus #Relationship with humans, frequently used for human medical research. Etymology The ''Online Etymology Dictionary'' provides anecdotal evidence as well as linguistic, saying that the term d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
