Pig
Japanese Name:
豚
Romaji Name:
buta
Description
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A pig is a domesticated mammal that belongs to the family Suidae. Pigs are intelligent, social animals often raised for their meat, such as pork, bacon, and ham. The species Sus scrofa domesticus is the most common domesticated pig, but wild relatives like the wild boar still exist in many parts of the world.
History
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Pigs were first domesticated around 9,000 years ago in regions of modern-day Turkey and China.
They were one of the earliest animals raised by humans for food, particularly for their meat and fat.
Domesticated pigs spread through Europe and Asia via trade and migration.
In ancient Rome and China, pork was a highly valued part of the diet.
Pigs were brought to the Americas by European explorers in the 16th century.
Selective breeding over centuries led to the many pig breeds we see today.
Today, pigs are vital to global agriculture and cuisine, especially for pork production.