Potbellied Pigs
Potbellied
pigs
are
much
smaller
than
the
pigs
kept
on
farms.
Many
people
keep
potbellied
pigs
as
pets.
These
pigs
can
learn
tricks.
They
can
even
be
trained
to
use
a
litter
box.
Potbellied
pigs
have
round
bodies.
Their
skin
is
covered
in
coarse
hairs.
Their
bellies
sag.
They
have
straight
tails.
Their
ears
stand
up.
Their
legs
are
short
and
stubby.
Potbellied
pigs
need
to
be
fed
two
meals
a
day.
It
is
important
not
to
feed
them
too
much.
They
need
to
be
brushed
once
a
week.
They
also
need
their
tusks
trimmed.
Potbellied
pigs
are
very
smart.
Some
are
curious
and
playful.
Others
are
stubborn
and
lazy.
It
is
important
that
they
get
enough
attention.
If
they
are
bored,
they
can
cause
trouble.
Potbellied
pigs
came
from
Vietnam.
They
lived
in
forests.
Farmers
bred
wild
pigs
to
create
small
pigs.
The
first
potbellied
pigs
came
to
the
United
States
to
be
kept
in
zoos.
Now
they
are
often
pets.
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Potbellied Pig Classification: Mammal
Average Life Span: 10 to 20 years
Origin: Vietnam -
Average Length A potbellied pig is longer than a basketball. -
Average Weight A potbellied pig is heavier than a full suitcase.
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