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[–] 9 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Fun Fact: The number of teats on sows varies.

Source: I worked in a piggery.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    I am disturbed and intrigued. An internet search shows sources saying they can have more than 30 but that the average is 12-16. I wonder if nipple count being that variable is also true in wild pig species or if it’s an artifact of domestication?

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