When we think of pigs, we inevitably think of happy livestock rooting around in the mud on a farm. But if you’ve ever taken a moment to watch a pig figure out a problem, learn a trick, or socialise ...

Pigs are extremely interesting animals. They're able to solve challenging problems, they love to play, they display a wide range of emotions, and they have unique individual personalities. Until now, ...

A special breed of hybrid super pigs from Canada have started to travel south into the northern United States. The pigs pose a threat to native wildlife and may prove tough to eradicate. The spread of ...

Pigs are fascinating animals. Science shows they can solve challenging problems, love to play, display wide-ranging emotions, and have unique personalities. In short, they are both intelligent and ...

Journalist Barry Estabrook knows how to enjoy a juicy heritage pork chop. He'll also be the first to tell you what intelligent, sensitive creatures pigs are. "I had no idea how smart they were until I ...

People often focus on the tiny piglet stage when buying a pot-bellied pig and overlook the long-term reality of ownership. Many first-time owners later discover that size, diet, behavior, zoning laws, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A hybrid breed of super pigs—a mix of a domestic pig and a wild boar—is running wild in Canada. And now they have their sights set ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Journalist Barry Estabrook knows how ...