Pig Facts 4

•  6.   Pigs have powerful noses
• A pig’s sense of smell is by far their strongest sense. Pigs use their snout to search for food, and for gathering information during social interactions. Their sense of smell is around 2000 times more sensitive than a human’s!
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• 7.   Pigs can’t fly, but they can run and swim!
• While pigs may not look like the most agile of animals, they can reach speeds of up to 17 kilometers per hour! In some parts of the world, especially in the Bahamas, pigs have been observed swimming in the sea!
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• 8.   Pigs have excellent memories
• Scientific studies have shown that pigs can remember locations of where food can be found, are able to remember directions to navigate their way home, and can even recognize and remember different humans and other pigs.
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• 9.   Pigs have personality
• As with humans, each pig possesses individual behavioural traits that make up their personality. Some pigs are more rambunctious and curious, whereas others are more laid-back and shy.
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• 10.   Pigs love to play
• Play is a very important part of a piglet’s development, both socially and cognitively. Even once they are adults, they enjoy playing with toys, chasing each other around, and play wrestling.