Pig Cuddlekins Cuddly Toy

Product Description

Measures 30cm Plush fake fur Stuffed toy plus plastic beans Suitable for ages 3 years & up A pig thats man enough to provide support & companionship to any family. You could imagine this little pig snuffling around the farmyard or snuggling up to you in bed. Physical Characteristics A pig has a snout for a nose, small eyes, & a small tail, which may be curly, kinked, or straight. It has a thick body, short legs, & coarse hair. There are four toes on each foot, with the two large middle toes used for walking. Habitat Pigs are found almost everywhere in the world. Though they are native to Eurasia, there is hardly any country of the world where you cannot find pigs roaming around the rubbish bins. Behaviour Pigs have been domesticated since ancient times in the Old World & are known for their exceptional intelligence. Pigs do not prefer to sit in mud. In fact, they prefer cleanliness much more than other animals. They use the mud only as a coolant in summers, that too out of necessity. The scream of a frightened pig can measure 115 decibels, higher than the taking off noise of a jet engine (113 decibels). Breeding Breeding occurs throughout the year in the tropics for pigs, but births peak around rainy seasons. A female pig can become pregnant at around 8-18 months of age. A litter of piglets typically contains between 6 & 12 piglets. After the young are weaned, two or more families may come together until the next mating season. Diet Pigs are omnivores, which means that they consume both plants & animals. Pigs will scavenge & have been known to eat any kind of food, including dead insects, worms, tree bark, rotting carcasses, garbage, & even other pigs. In the wild, they are foraging animals, primarily eating leaves, grasses, roots, fruits & flowers. Strange & Interesting Facts Pigs do not have functional sweat glands so pigs cool themselves using water or mud during hot weather. They also use mud as a form of sunscreen to protect their skin from sunburn. Mud also provides protection against flies & parasites.