Pigs
A pig is any of the animals in the genus Sus, within the Suidae family of even-toed ungulates, which includes eight genera and 16 species. Among those species are wild boars, warthogs and pygmy hogs and domestic pigs.
Life Cycle of a Market Pig
What is a group of pigs called?
The name for a group of pigs depends on the animals' ages. A group of young pigs is called a drift, drove or litter. Groups of older pigs are called a sounder of swine, a team or passel of hogs or a singular of boars.
The name for a group of pigs depends on the animals' ages. A group of young pigs is called a drift, drove or litter. Groups of older pigs are called a sounder of swine, a team or passel of hogs or a singular of boars.
What is a female and male pig called?
A female pig that has never had a litter of piglets is called a gilt, while a female pig that has had a litter is called a sow.
A male pig may be called a boar, barrow and stag.
A female pig that has never had a litter of piglets is called a gilt, while a female pig that has had a litter is called a sow.
A male pig may be called a boar, barrow and stag.
Check out some of the different kinds of pigs