Pig is a mammal that generally lives in forests and grassland. It has a hair covering and is able to run up to 17km/h (11mph). Pig which methodical name is sus scrofa scrofa is 50-120cm (19.7-47in) and has a weight 30-350kg (66-770lbs). Life duration is usually 8-15 years in a herd lifestyle. Favourite food: roots, seeds, leaves
Facts about pigs
Name | Pig |
Weight | 30-350kg (66-770lbs) |
Genus | Sus |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Life Span | 8-15 years |
Order | Artiodactyla |
Diet | Omnivore |
Type | Mammal |
Family | Suidae |
Phylum | Chordata |
Size | 50-120cm (19.7-47in) |
Average Litter Size | 7 |
Class | Mammalia |
Top Speed | 17km/h (11mph) |
Colour | Grey, pink, black, brown, white |
Predators | Human, wolf, snakes |
Scientific Name | Sus scrofa scrofa |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Main Prey | Roots, seeds, leaves |
Skin Type | Hair |
Lifestyle | Herd |
Habitat | Forests and grassland |