The Whole Hog: Exploring the Extraordinary Potential of Pigs

The Whole Hog: Exploring the Extraordinary Potential of Pigs
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Not all animals are created equal. For a start, pigs have it, sheep donâ€™t; that is, that special quality of intelligence, a sense of play, and a gregariousness that make these tragically misunderstoodâ€”yet no less endearingâ€”creatures more like us than any other animal. Best-selling author Lyall Watson takes a delightful look at the occasionally amusing, often instructive, and completely admirable qualities of pigs in this indispensable book, not only for everyone interested in natural history but also for fans of Babe, lovers of Piglet, readers of Charlotteâ€™s Web and Animal Farm, gourmands and truffle hunters, folklorists, and, of course, believers in meaningful interspecies communication.

The book is filled with both realistic and wonderfully fanciful illustrations of pigs that illuminate everything you could possibly want to know about the extraordinary family of Suids, from their origins and evolution, rich social lives, and combat strategies, to their special relationship with truffles, popularity in art and literature, and increasing use today in cutting-edge medical transplant technology.
Country USA
Brand Smithsonian Books
Manufacturer Smithsonian Books
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2004-10-17
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781588342164

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