Pigs

Resources About Pigs

A photograph of a forest covered in snow. There are three wild boars in the forefront walking in the snow towards the right.
The history and current challenges of the domesticated pig.
The history and current challenges of the domesticated pig.
Indoor and outdoor living space recommendations for pigs
Indoor and outdoor living space recommendations for pigs
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This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to pigs and tips on how to prevent poisoning at
This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to pigs and tips on how to prevent poisoning at your sanctuary.
A short overview of important things to keep in mind when considering living arrangements and social groupings involving pigs.
A short overview of important things to keep in mind when considering living arrangements and social groupings involving pigs.
Help ensure your pig residents have a happy and healthy life by introducing enrichment strategies for them!
Help ensure your pig residents have a happy and healthy life by introducing enrichment strategies for them!
A short guide on how to be safe around pigs and how to recognize the signs that they want to be left alone.
A short guide on how to be safe around pigs and how to recognize the signs that they want to be left alone.

Fun Facts About Pigs

Pigs are able to use mirrors to find food hidden in a space that is only visible by looking in the mirror, indicating a concept of self recognition and understanding of their environment.
Pigs have excellent spatial memories and can navigate and remember mazes quite well! In fact, pigs are able to prioritize what memories are most important. In regards to food, they use memories of food scents and colors to recall which site had the most and best food and how to find it.
While it may all sound similar to us, pigs can distinguish between auditory cues to recognize the identity of the pig vocalizing! Moms can tell the difference between the sounds of their own piglets and the sounds of others!

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