Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig - Zoo Santo Inácio

The Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig is a dwarf breed of the domestic pig.

Estatuto de conservação

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Not Evaluated
Data Deficient
LC

Least Concern
NT

Near threatened
VU

Vulnerable
EN

Endangered
CR

Critically Endangered
EW

Extinct in the Wild
EX

Extinct

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Family

Suidae

Length

90 to 180cm

Weight

50 to 350kg

Lifespan

10 to 15 years

Diet

Leaves, roots, vegetables and insects

Morphology

This species can have fur of various colors such as black, white, red, and even silver.
Contrary to popular belief, pigs are very clean animals. However, since they have no sweat glands, they often need to roll around in mud or shallow water.

Reproduction

It has a gestation that lasts between 100 and 140 days and can have between 4 to 12 young.

Habitat

The Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig , as the name implies is original from Vietnam, but nowadays it can be found all over the world.