Piggies

Piggies most commonly refers to domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) and their young, piglets. Pigs are intelligent ungulates in the family Suidae. Domestic pigs have been widely bred for meat, leather, and research, and feral populations persist in many regions.

Biology and behavior: Pigs are omnivorous with a varied diet. They have a stout body, a flexible snout used for rooting, short legs, and a curly tail. They are highly social, form groups, and communicate with vocalizations, body language, and tactile signals. Their breeding cycles typically last about 114 days, with litters of multiple piglets; weaning occurs around 3 to 8 weeks.

Domestication and farming: The pig was domesticated from the wild boar (Sus scrofa) in multiple regions, with evidence from the Near East, Europe, and China during the early to mid-Holocene. Today, pig breeds show wide variation in size, coat, and productivity. Pigs are raised globally for pork and other products; welfare, space, and disease management are key concerns in commercial farming.

In popular culture: "Piggies" is a 1968 song by the Beatles on the White Album, written by George Harrison. The song uses satire to critique social classes and consumerism, and is notable within the album's broader stylistic range.