Feral pigs found after being ‘illegally dumped’
Illegal Release of Feral Pigs Sparks Concern in Cairngorms National Park Park rangers in Cairngorms National Park are working to capture a group of feral pigs that are believed to…
Boosting evolution: How humans unintentionally altered the skulls of pigs
Short snouts and a flat profile — within a span of 100 years, humans have significantly changed the shape of the skulls of German domestic pigs. According to a team…
Police Search for Owners of Escaped Boar
Police in Caithness are searching for the owners of a pig that had been running loose in the area. The captured animal is believed to be a wild boar-domestic pig…
Pet Pig Brings Joy to Kansas Senior Living Home with Its Adorable Nature and Love for Cereal
A heartwarming story from Olathe, Kansas, showcases the unexpected but delightful impact of a pet pig on the lives of nursing home residents. Brett Martin, a maintenance worker at the…
First Detection of Bird Flu in a Pig in the U.S.: What It Means for Animal Health
First Detection of Bird Flu in U.S. Pigs Raises Concerns The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the first detection of bird flu in a pig at a farm…
A Historic Arrival: Keepers Celebrate Birth of Bush Dog Pups
Zookeepers are celebrating the arrival of a litter of bush dog pups. The four pups, yet to be named, were born in July at Yorkshire Wildlife Park to proud parents…
Pigs in the Classroom: How These Farm Animals Boost Student Wellbeing
Educators have reported that adopting pigs into their schools has significantly enhanced students’ well-being and educational experience. At Waterside Primary Academy in Chesham, Year 4 teacher Olivia Goddard shared how…
Meet the Immaculate Pigs: Revolutionizing Organ Transplants with Clean Living
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Wide-eyed piglets rushing to check out the visitors to their unusual barn just might represent the future of organ transplantation – and there’s no rolling around…
Historic Park Welcomes Grazing Pigs for the First Time
Pigs are now roaming and grazing across Gunnersbury Park in west London for the first time ever. The park’s management charity has introduced two Kunekune pigs named Salt and Pepper…
Exotic Striped Piglets Make Their Debut in Conservation Breeding Program
Three rare piglets have been born at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire. These Visayan warty pigs, which are native to the Philippine islands, are among the world’s most endangered species. Historically…