# Yorkshire Pig (*Sus scrofa domesticus*) Yorkshire pigs are friendly and smart animals often found on farms. They have pink skin and curly tails, making them very cute! - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Also known as:** Large White Pig, Yorkshire White Pig ![Yorkshire Pig](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424524/objects/4470.jpg) ## Appearance The Yorkshire Pig is a large, sturdy pig with distinctive floppy ears that hang over its eyes. It has a pinkish-white skin covered in coarse, white hair, making it easily recognizable among other breeds. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Artiodactyla - **Family:** Suidae - **Genus:** Sus ## Interesting facts - A group of pigs is actually called a 'sounder', not a herd! - Newborn piglets learn to run and play within minutes of being born! - Pigs are surprisingly intelligent, even smarter than dogs! - Pigs cannot sweat, so they need mud or water to keep cool! ## Special abilities - **Snout Super-Sleuth:** Yorkshire Pig can use its strong, sensitive snout to find delicious food buried deep in the ground. - **Mud-Bath Master:** Yorkshire Pig has a love for wallowing in mud that helps them stay cool and protected from sun and insects. - **Family Communicator:** Yorkshire Pig can communicate with its family using a variety of grunts and squeals to stay connected. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 150-180 cm - **Weight:** 250-400 kg - **Lifespan:** 6-10 years - **Speed:** 18 km/h - **Litter Size:** 8-12 - **Gestation:** 112-115 days ## Diet & Feeding An omnivore, the Yorkshire Pig eats a wide variety of plants and some small animal matter. - **Primary Foods:** grains, fruits, vegetables, roots, insects, small invertebrates - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [human](https://www.snappit.app/explore/human) (*Homo sapiens*) — A primary food source for people globally. - **Eats:** [corn](https://www.snappit.app/explore/corn) (*Zea mays*) — Feeds on kernels and stalks from agricultural fields. - **Eats:** [earthworm](https://www.snappit.app/explore/earthworm) (*Lumbricus terrestris*) — Roots up and consumes these soil invertebrates. ## 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. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Domesticated](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/domesticated): Domesticated refers to species that have been selectively bred and tamed by humans for specific purposes. - [Protected](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/protected): Protected status signifies a species or area is safeguarded by legal measures and conservation efforts to prevent harm or loss. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Yorkshire pigs are friendly, but it's best to always be gentle and calm around them. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire Pig? 150-180 cm ### How much does Yorkshire Pig weigh? 250-400 kg ### How long does Yorkshire Pig live? 6-10 years ### How fast can Yorkshire Pig move? 18 km/h ### What does Yorkshire Pig eat? An omnivore, the Yorkshire Pig eats a wide variety of plants and some small animal matter. ### How does Yorkshire Pig hunt? Foraging ### How many babies does Yorkshire Pig usually have? 8-12 ## 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: [Yorkshire Pig: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/yorkshire-pig)