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  2. Pig - Wikipedia

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    A mini pet pig. Vietnamese Pot-bellied pigs, a miniature breed of pig, have been kept as pets in the United States, beginning in the latter half of the 20th century. Pigs are intelligent, social creatures. They are considered hypoallergenic and are known to do quite well with people who have the usual animal allergies. Since these animals are ...

  3. Small mammals as pets - Wikipedia

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    Some of these small mammals are prohibited from being kept as pets in certain jurisdictions for being invasive; California, [3] Hawaii, Alberta and New Zealand have strict regulations to protect their native environments and agricultural operations. Gerbils, degus, and domesticated rats have various prohibitions on their ownership.

  4. Kunekune - Wikipedia

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    Kunekune can be kept as pets in New Zealand and are a recognised breed of miniature pig. Kunekune cannot be imported into Australia, as Australia does not allow the import of live pigs for biosecurity reasons. [9] However, breeders have created an alternative Australian breed: the Australian miniature pig. [10

  5. Precious Piglet Abandoned & Left to Fend For Herself Is ... - AOL

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    Many people liken pet pigs to their pet dogs. Pigs are extremely intelligent, social, love to cuddle, and get along well with other animals. Another cute thing that they do just like dogs do is ...

  6. Underrated in America: Guinea pigs as pets - AOL

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    The children's begging never seemed to end.The clamoring grew louder. Endless, passionate promises concerning responsible ownership dominated our family's dinner and bedtime conversations. Finally ...

  7. The Case Against Pets - AOL

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    Our love affair with pets has never been more fully on display. The numbers bear this out. More than 1 billion animals are now being kept as pets around the world, with half of all households ...

  8. List of domesticated animals - Wikipedia

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    bloodletting, surgery, therapy, research, saliva, pets Captive-bred 7b Annelida: Cochineal (Dactylopius coccus) 700–500 BCE [44] Chile, Peru, Mexico: dye Very common in the wild 6b Other insects: Indian (Pavo cristatus) and green peafowl (P. muticus) 500 BCE (uncertain for P. muticus) India, Java: meat, feathers, ornamental, guarding, pest ...

  9. Peccary - Wikipedia

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    They are often confused [2] with feral domestic pigs, commonly known as "razorback" hogs in many parts of the United States, [3] when the two occur in the wild in similar ranges. The Maya kept herds of peccaries, using them in rituals and for food. [4] They are kept as pets in many countries in addition to being raised on farms as a source of ...