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Pigs Communicate With Humans in New Experiment | National Geographic


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·Nov 11, 2024

Similar to dogs, pigs are highly susceptible to training due to their social temperament. But little is known about how pigs communicate with humans. In a new study, researchers at Atlas LaRon University in Budapest looked at how highly socialized young pigs and puppies spontaneously interact with humans. In essence, they wanted to compare the natural inclination for companionship in pet pigs.

In this test, the experimenter gave the four-month-old pig and the four-month-old dog food every two minutes. When food was distributed, both the pig and the dog looked at the trial runner's face. However, when the food was withdrawn from the experiment, only the dog continued to look at the experimenter's face. The pig decided to do other things.

In another test, experimenters would point to a bowl of food and see how the untrained animals responded to their gesture. The untrained puppy naturally followed the pointing of the experimenter, but the untrained pig went to the same bowl regardless of where the experimenter's gesture pointed.

The results of these tests speak beyond the findings that dogs are naturally more responsive pets than pigs. Since both animals are incredibly intelligent, the behaviors may say more about their evolutionary history with humans. Dogs have been domesticated for more than 15,000 years, while pigs have been domesticated for less than 10,000. Historically, dogs have been used to work with humans, while pigs have been used mainly for meat production.

These stark historical differences affect the way that pigs and dogs respond to humans from a young age. Pet pigs have become popular in the last few decades, especially with the appeal of small breed pigs. But often, owners are misled and end up with pigs that grow to be much bigger than expected. Experts advised potential owners to be fully informed about the responsibility and risks associated with pets.

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