Pigs stamp catalogue

569 items

All animals of the family Suidae are called pigs as a synonym for boars. Duplication is not necessary, so it is proposed to use this theme exclusively for the domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus or Sus domesticus) More

All animals of the family Suidae are called pigs. It is then a synonym for swine. In Dutch, this is mainly used for the wild species in the family, while the domesticated form of the wild boar is often called pig. The pig is bred in all kinds of breeds for the meat. The hairs are processed in brushes and the like. In factory farming, huge numbers of pigs are kept in a small area. However, they are quite intelligent, social and clean animals. The small species are therefore kept as pets. It is not surprising that the pig, important to humans, is frequently depicted on postage stamps.

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Farm Animals (1951)