Domestic Pig

Sus scrofa domesticus

Explore the Domestic Pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Domestic Pig is a domesticated and managed omnivorous mammal raised on farms, pastures, and in some woodland systems worldwide. It is chiefly used for food and also supplies leather and research animals, while its intelligence and rooting behavior reflect its wild-boar ancestry. Multiple breeds, varieties, strains, and managed lines exist.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Chordates › Mammals › Even-toed ungulates › Suidae › Sus

Habitat and distribution

Habitat: farms, pastures, woodlands
Regions in this record: Asia, North America, Europe, South America, China, United States, Germany, Brazil

Conservation field in this record

Domesticated

Did you know?

Pigs use their sensitive snouts to explore food.