A pig is any of the animals in the genus Sus, within the Suidae family of even-t

oed ungulates. Pigs include the domestic pig and its ancestor, the common Eurasi
an wild boar (Sus scrofa), along with other species; related creatures outside t
he genus include the peccary, the babirusa, and the warthog. Pigs, like all suid
s, are native to the Eurasian and African continents. Juvenile pigs are known as
piglets.[1] Pigs are highly social and intelligent animals.[2]
With around 1 billion individuals alive at any time, the domesticated pig is one
of the most numerous large mammals on the planet.[3][4] Pigs are omnivores and
can consume a wide range of food, similar to humans.[5] Pigs can harbour a range
of parasites and diseases that can be transmitted to humans. Because of the sim
ilarities between pigs and humans, pigs are used for human medical research.[6]
Contents [hide]
1 Etymology
2 Description and behaviour
3 Distribution and evolution
4 Habitat and reproduction
5 Diet and foraging
6 Relationship with humans
7 Species
8 Domestic pigs
9 Cultural and religious reference to pigs
10 Environmental impacts
11 Health issues
12 See also
13 References
14 External links