THE YEAR OF THE PIG

If you were born in one of the following years, then you were born during the "Year of the Pig"

1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

The pig is rated the fourth most intelligent animal. Pigs are part of the order artidactyla (even toed, hoofed animals). There are more than 180 species of pigs, found on every continent except Antarctica. They come in just about any size and colour, have an average lifespan of 20 years and litters from 2 to 12 piglets.

It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky

Pigs are often thought to be dirty, but actually keep themselves cleaner than most pets. They are seen laying in mud because they do not have sweat glands and constantly need water or mud to cool off.

In days gone by, sea captains kept pigs on board because they believed, should they be shipwrecked, pigs always swam toward the nearest shore.

Domestication of pigs took place in China around 7500 BC. China is still the largest producer of pigs. However, in Denmark, there are twice as many pigs as people.

Pigs are mentioned twice in the Bible. Sheep are mentioned 45 times, and goats 88 times

In 1859, an American-owned pig wandered into a British-owned potato patch on San Juan Island, off the coast of Washington. The pig was shot, starting some serious hostilities.

FAMOUS PIGS

Hamm is the pig from the movies 'Toy Story' & 'Toy Story 2'. He's a great character and really cute


Porky Pig is the animated pig of "Looney Toons". His famous line is "That's all folks!" 


Miss Piggy made her debut on The Muppet Show in 1976.  She's a glamorous pig who is desperately in love with Kermit the Frog. She loves lots of sparkly jewellery and feather boas