Learn about Pigs - Plus Cool Pig Stuff

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Global fascination with Pigs.

We all remember Miss Piggy, Porky Pig, Babe and Arnold. Do you have a favorite pig? Are you a pig collector?

Learn about pigs from the excellent books featured here.

Did you know that pigs are the only mammal not to have sweat glands? Thus they must have access to water or mud to cool themselves during hot weather.

Some pigs have straight tails. Others have curly tails.

Curious Piggy Fridge Magnet

Curious Piggy Fridge Magnet

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* Clips firmly to page with 2 magnets
* Mark your Last Line read
* Will not fall out of your book
* Laminated for durability
* Made in the USA

A Must for all Pig Lovers

The Complete Pig: An Entertaining History of Pigs of the World

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Pigs and pig collectives are featured in this in-depth survey of the actual pig in fact and legend. From greased and flying pigs to pigs as pets and pig collectibles, this provides an entertaining history of the pig complete with full-page color photos of both swine and objects of art, perfect as a coffee table addition for the pig affectionado.

The Whole Hog: Exploring the Extraordinary Potential of Pigs

The Whole Hog: Exploring the Extraordinary Potential of Pigs

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Watson, who grew up in Africa with a pet warthog, pays tribute to the family Suidae, both wild and tame. As the author points out, a pig is a pig no matter what the species, and gregarious would more than adequately describe their nature.

Arnold the Snoring Pig

Gund Arnold the Snoring Pig by Gundfun

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* Snoring sound with "talking"
* Ear, mouth and body move with sound
* On/Off Switch

A baby pig is called a piglet.

How to Care for your Pig

Pig Care
9 things you need to know about caring for your pig.

Pork is the world's most widely-eaten meat.

In Denmark there are twice as many pigs as people.

GIANT 27" STUFFED PIG SQUISHY SOFT

Giant 27" Stuffed PIG Soft Huge New Jumbo Plush * Now That's a Giant Piece of Pork! *Color: White with Pink Accents - American Made in the USA America

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# Very squishy-soft polyester premium plush filling - Fun way to show how much you care
# Hard to find unique design is sure to impress - Big pink ribbon around neck - MADE IN THE USA

Pigs are the fourth most intelligent animal in the world.

Vintage 1966 Looney Tunes Porky Pig

Vintage 1966 Looney Tunes Porky Pig Authentic WB Cartoon Luxury T-Shirt

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AmericanRinger.com exclusive available only at Amazon. The legacy of Mel Blanc and Looney Tunes lives on with this vintage licensed, Porky Pig GLITTER iron-on t-shirt featuring the infamous s-s-s-s-sexy superstar himself.

Bunch of Pigs Socks

Bunch of Pigs Socks

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These lightweight cotton socks provide a great combination of high quality materials and excellent artwork.

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Pot-Bellied Pet Pigs: Mini-Pig Care And Training


Pot-Bellied Pet Pigs: Mini-Pig Care And Training [Paperback]

Pot-Bellied Pet Pigs: Mini-Pig Care And Training [Paperback]

Pigs (Classic Munsch) by Robert N. Munsch

Pigs (Classic Munsch) by Robert N. Munsch

Megan is told to feed the pigs, but not to open the more...0 points

Storey's Guide to Raising Pigs: 3rd Edition by Kelly Klober

Storey's Guide to Raising Pigs: 3rd Edition by Kelly Klober

Storey's Guide to Raising Pigs is the trusted resource more...0 points

How to Raise Pigs by Philip Hasheider

How to Raise Pigs by Philip Hasheider

Pigs were once known as "mortgage lifters," more...0 points

Pigs by Gail Gibbons

Pigs by Gail Gibbons

Interesting facts about the smartest of all farm a more...0 points

The Whole Hog: Exploring the Extraordinary Potential of Pigs by Lyall Watson

The Whole Hog: Exploring the Extraordinary Potential of Pigs by Lyall Watson

Not all animals are created equal. For a start, pi more...0 points

Pot Bellies and Other Miniature Pigs (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) by Pat Storer

Pot Bellies and Other Miniature Pigs (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) by Pat Storer

A growing number of people are finding the ideal h more...0 points

The Complete Pig: An Entertaining History of Pigs of the World by Sara Rath

The Complete Pig: An Entertaining History of Pigs of the World by Sara Rath

Sara Rath provides readers with an overview if pop more...0 points

Extraordinary Pigs by Stephen Green-Armytage

Extraordinary Pigs by Stephen Green-Armytage

From the author of Extraordinary Chickens comes the more...0 points

The Good Good Pig: The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood by Sy Montgomery

The Good Good Pig: The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood by Sy Montgomery

"Christopher Hogwood came home on my lap in a more...0 points

Living with Pigs: Everything You Need to Know to Raise Your Own Porkers by Chuck Wooster

Living with Pigs: Everything You Need to Know to Raise Your Own Porkers by Chuck Wooster

People who love pigs - and believe it or not, there more...0 points

The Little Pig (Pictureback(R)) by Judy Dunn

The Little Pig (Pictureback(R)) by Judy Dunn

Random House is happy to be reissuing Judy and Pho more...0 points

Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore! by David McPhail

Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore! by David McPhail

One minute, the narrator is quietly reading. The n more...0 points

A Field Guide to Pigs by John Pukite

A Field Guide to Pigs by John Pukite

One-of-a-kind field guide to more than 30 breeds with more...0 points

Beautiful Pigs: Potraits of Champion Breeds by Andy Case

Beautiful Pigs: Potraits of Champion Breeds by Andy Case

This little piggy went to market, and this little more...0 points

Beautiful Pigs: Potraits of Champion Breeds


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