A pig can live up to 20 years old. Sadly, pigs in agriculture are killed young (6 months - 3 years old) for human consumption as pork.
Facts About Pigs
Pigs are among the most intelligent animals and have an exceptional capacity for learning. As social beings, they live in larger groups. And, since pigs cannot sweat, they like to take mud baths on hot days in order to cool down. A sow will only go into seclusion shortly before giving birth and build a nest. She suckles her piglets for some 15 weeks – if left in peace.
How Pigs Suffer?
Millions of pigs suffer under intensive factory farming. In intensive pig farming, pigs are unable to act naturally. On the contrary, their important basic needs such as body care, social interaction, instinct to explore, root for food and build nests, are suppressed. The consequence: Severe physical and psychological damage.
