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Boars can grow to be 50 cm high and weigh 70 kg. Sows are slightly smaller with up to 40 cm and 60 kg. Their short legs, a pot belly and wrinkled skin are typical characteristics of these pigs. These pigs are considered to be resilient and easy to keep.
Characteristics
| Classification | Order: Even-toed ungulates |
|---|---|
| Diet | Omnivores |
| Origin | It is not known exactly where Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs were originally bred. However, they have been kept in Vietnam for centuries for their meat. |
| Use | For meat in their original distribution range; nowadays as a hobby. |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.