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Why does China build skyscrapers to raise pigs?
Skyscraper pig farms have sprung up across China, where uniformed technicians monitor pigs with high-resolution cameras that look like they're in a NASA command center.
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Why do feral pigs cost the United States up to $2.5 billion?
Each year, more than $100 million is spent trying to reduce their numbers, but the damage remains high and appears to be increasing.
Animal world
US ecosystem threatened by intelligent 'super pig' breed
The US is facing an 'invasion' of 'super pigs', hybrids of wild boars and domestic pigs, as previous control measures have been ineffective.
Animal world
Strange, the world's smallest pig breed thought to be extinct
Pygmy pigs - the world's smallest pig species - originate from the alluvial grasslands of the foothills of the Himalayas. This animal is quite shy by nature.
Environment
How to deal with Halloween pumpkins to avoid harming the environment?
Every year, Americans buy tens of millions of Halloween pumpkins. If they are thrown away, they release a huge amount of methane gas. So what should we do?
AI - Artificial intelligence
Understanding pig language with AI technology
European scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of decoding pig sounds, aiming to create a tool to help farmers improve the lives of…
Animal world
Canadian super pigs may invade the US
New research by scientists shows that super feral pigs in Canada have a high possibility of spreading into South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota, causing bi…
Videos
Hunting for humped pigs, leopards are dragged back to their nests
The humpback pig used its physical advantage to fight for its life when caught by a leopard.
Animal world
Invasive animals: The unexpected savior of the Australian crocodile
Invasive animals can cause damage to local ecosystems. But sometimes they can be an essential food source for predators on the verge of extinction.
Health
The big question after the first pig heart transplant for humans
Transplanting pig hearts into humans promises to solve the shortage of organs, but it also raises many ethical questions.
Biology
China released the world's first robot cloned pig
Researchers in China say they have developed a complete pig cloning process using robotics.
Biology
Italy destroys wild boars invading Rome
The Italian government is planning to eradicate the wild boar population raging in Rome after detecting an individual with African swine fever.
Health
The cause of the death of the first man in the world who received a pig heart transplant has been found
David Bennett passed away after miraculous surgery but two months later died suddenly.
Videos
Indulging in mud bathing, the humped pig almost lost his life to the lion
A humped pig was taking a mud bath when a lioness stalked and approached. Despite having the advantage, lions cannot catch fast prey.
Animal world
Danish scientists launch 'dictionary' to translate swine
Scientists tracked the calls of 411 pigs for a long time to find differences and identify corresponding emotions.