Cognitive studies on non-human animals have historically focused on species of rodents, marine mammals, primates, and even dogs. Today, more and more research has emerged exploring the intelligence of ...

Learn how pigs spread across Pacific islands, what their DNA reveals about ancient human journeys, and why their legacy still ...

Guinea pigs are one of the world’s most popular household pets. Their sweet, docile natures and affectionate personalities make them a firm favorite among all ages. If you’re wondering how to take ...

Domestic pigs can be cute, but invasive wild pigs - also known as feral swine - are another matter entirely. First brought to the U.S. by early European settlers, wild pigs have earned a reputation ...

New research at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine indicates that cloned pigs can have the same degree of variability in physical appearance and behavior as normally bred ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sara Tabin is a science contributor writing about animals. This article is more than 5 years old. Dogs have long been deemed ...

A new study investigates how the success of a wild pig invasion may be dependent on how they use their surrounding food resources, and how when it comes to agriculture, the pigs continue their ...

Domestic pigs can be cute, but invasive wild pigs – also known as feral swine – are another matter entirely. First brought to the U.S. by early European settlers, wild pigs have earned a reputation ...