Pigs

Oklahoma State University's website has information on dozens of breeds of pig. If you can't tell a Bantu from a Bazna, this site is the place to start.

Do you know why pot-bellied pigs love mud? Find the answer to this question and many more at Animal Bytes. This terrific fact page has the basics on the pot-bellied pig, including several fun facts.

Stocked with scientific facts and knowledge, Animal Diversity Web has the lowdown on pigs and swine. Plenty of great pictures show you lots of different breeds of pig. If you're looking to pig out on more hog info, there's a list of references as well.

Ever heard the expression "sweat like a pig"? The truth is that pigs are actually unable to sweat! PBS's website section dedicated to "The Joy of Pigs" is great for learning the truths about pigs, from how they actually cool themselves down to how intelligent they are, despite what you may have heard!

A boar can be up to five feet tall and weigh up to three hundred pounds. If you want to learn the basics about this big pig, the Pelotes Island Nature Preserve has a great page of introductory information. The page answers the basic questions the average net surfer would want answered about boars.