National Pig Day

March 1 is National Pig Day. Pigs are some of the cleanest animals around, refusing to excrete anywhere near their living or eating areas when given a choice. Pigs are smarter than any other domestic animal. Their ability to solve problems, like the pig I.Q. test on The Joy of Pigs, is well-documented, and they are considered by animal experts to be more trainable than dogs or cats. To scientists, pigs are unique as one of the only large mammals that exists, in one form or another, in every part of the world. Potbellied pigs were first imported into the United States from Vietnam during 1985. I presume this means eating bacon is like eating smart food!