Pigs can be smart, affectionate pets—but they’re often misunderstood. Here’s what to know about owning a pet pig, from growth ...

Cognitive studies on non-human animals have historically focused on species of rodents, marine mammals, primates, and even dogs. Today, more and more research has emerged exploring the intelligence of ...

Mongabay brings you a new episode of Candid Animal Cam, our show featuring animals caught on camera traps around the world and hosted by Romi Castagnino, our associate video editor and conservation ...

In the wake of World War II, the rise of industrial agriculture fundamentally changed the world of meat production. Large-scale operations prioritized a few specialized pig breeds, optimized for ...

An invasive species of Canadian wild hogs is threatening to spread into the US. According to the AP, the pigs are exceptionally hard to eradicate. They're a crossbreed of American and Eurasian hogs — ...

A realistic cave painting of a wild pig, including its warts, may be the oldest known art depicting the real world. The purple pig was found on the walls of the Leang Tedongnge cave on the Indonesian ...