Sus scrofa domesticus
Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig
The Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig is a dwarf breed of the domestic pig.
Facts
- Family Suidae
- Length 90 to 180cm
- Weight 50 to 350kg
- Lifespan 10 to 15 years
- Diet Leaves, roots, vegetables and insects
IUCN Red List Status
Not evaluated
Data deficient
Least concern
Near threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically endangered
Extinct
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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.
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Reproduction
It has a gestation that lasts between 100 and 140 days and can have between 4 to 12 young.
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Habitat
The Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig , as the name implies is original from Vietnam, but nowadays it can be found all over the world.
Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig é apadrinhado por:
