| The Pig: A Natural History Contributor(s): Lutwyche, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0691182019 ISBN-13: 9780691182018 Publisher: Princeton University Press OUR PRICE: $25.16 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2019 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Mammals - Science | Natural History - Nature | Reference |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 8" W x 9.4" (1.95 lbs) 224 pages |
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| Publisher Description: A comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to the fascinating natural history of the pig, from prehistory to the present At any given time, there are around one billion pigs in the world; that's one for every seven of us. And where would we be without them? Prolific, ubiquitous, smart, adaptable, and providers of high-quality protein, pigs have been our companions since neolithic times, when they obligingly domesticated themselves, coming in from the wild to root around our waste pits. But it's not all about the bacon; today, bred in micro sizes, the resourceful pig has developed a whole new career as a popular pet. And thanks to genome mapping, we now know that the pig shares many common physiological features with humans, spurring the use of pig tissue and organs in medical research and surgery. Beautifully designed and illustrated, The Pig provides a snout-to-tail natural history of this important species, from the prehistoric hell pig to today's placid porker, covering the pig's evolution and domestication, anatomy and biology, behavior, role in human life and culture, and breeds. The book also features an engrossing and visually stunning photographic gallery of some thirty popular breeds from around the world, with essential information about each. Filled with surprising facts and insights, The Pig will delight anyone who loves these animals and wants to understand them better.
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