KIDS TRIVIA

Detailed explanation-1: -Wallowing is observed in many related species including rhino’s, elephants, bovids (e.g. American bison) and deer. Pigs also share several taxonomic characteristics with water-loving mammals such as water buffalo’s, hippo’s and whales.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some wild pigs seem to use mud baths to scrape off parasites such as ticks and lice; they may also rub their scent glands around wallowing areas, possibly as a way of territory marking.

Detailed explanation-3: -Predation of juvenile wild pigs by animals such as coyotes, bobcats, foxes, and others does occur, however humans and mountain lions (Puma concolor) remain the primary predators of adult wild pigs in North America.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are 16 species of domestic and wild animals in this family. They are medium-sized animals with sloping foreheads, barrel-shaped bodies, small eyes, small ears, and lightly furred bodies. They have long, mobile snouts that they use to root for food in the ground.