# Tamworth Pig (*Sus scrofa domesticus*) The Tamworth Pig is a friendly farm animal with a lovely reddish-brown coat. They love to snuffle around in the dirt and are great at finding tasty treats! - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 1 - **Also known as:** Tamworth ![Tamworth Pig](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424716/objects/4472.jpg) ## Appearance The Tamworth Pig has a striking long, narrow head and a distinct, rich ginger-red coat, setting it apart from other pig breeds. It also features a long, straight snout and strong, upright ears. Its lean, active body is well-suited for foraging in woodlands. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Artiodactyla - **Family:** Suidae - **Genus:** Sus ## Interesting facts - Pigs can't sweat, so Tamworths love cooling off and protecting their skin with mud baths! - Tamworths are sometimes called "Irish Grazers" because of their foraging habits! - Their ginger fur isn't just pretty; it helps them blend into woodlands and stay hidden! - These smart pigs communicate using over 20 different sounds, from grunts to squeals! ## Special abilities - **Expert Forager:** Tamworth Pigs can root around with their powerful snouts because of their strong neck muscles, which helps them find food deep underground. - **Hardy Survivor:** Tamworth Pigs have a thick, wiry coat that helps them stay warm and protected in cooler climates, making them very resilient. - **Sharp Sniffer:** Tamworth Pigs have an amazing sense of smell that helps them locate tasty roots, tubers, and insects buried in the soil. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 100-160 cm - **Weight:** 250-350 kg - **Lifespan:** 10-15 years - **Speed:** 20 km/h - **Litter Size:** 6-10 - **Gestation:** 112-116 days ## Diet & Feeding These smart pigs are omnivores, munching on plants, roots, insects, and even tiny critters! - **Primary Foods:** roots, grasses, acorns, fruits, insects, small rodents - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Human](https://www.snappit.app/explore/human) (*Homo sapiens*) — Raised for pork products. - **Eats:** [Earthworm](https://www.snappit.app/explore/earthworm) (*Lumbricus terrestris*) — Dug up from soil while foraging. - **Depends on:** Oak Tree (*Quercus robur*) — Eats fallen acorns as a natural food source. - **Eats:** [House Mouse](https://www.snappit.app/explore/house-mouse) (*Mus musculus*) — Pigs may opportunistically prey on small rodents. ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Ancient Lineage](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/ancient-lineage): This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Tamworth Pigs are gentle, but always ask an adult before getting close to any animals. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Tamworth Pig? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Tamworth Pig? 100-160 cm ### How much does Tamworth Pig weigh? 250-350 kg ### How long does Tamworth Pig live? 10-15 years ### How fast can Tamworth Pig move? 20 km/h ### What does Tamworth Pig eat? These smart pigs are omnivores, munching on plants, roots, insects, and even tiny critters! ### How does Tamworth Pig hunt? Foraging ### How many babies does Tamworth Pig usually have? 6-10 ## Where to spot - [Marietta Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/marietta-historic-district) — Ohio, US · Historic District ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Tamworth Pig: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tamworth-pig)