Potbellied Pigs in Domestication
Potbellied pigs are interesting animals that exists in the wild as well as in domestication. In the wild, they may form herds of considerable numbers, one herd keeping its distance from others. Herd members communicate with a variety of squeaks, grunts, gurgles and other sounds, including different "sneezes" and a noise made with their teeth. Due to the facts that pigs are intelligent and come from a social community, they also have very advanced communication skills. There are various examples of communication that a pig may emit. A mother pig makes a "grunting" sound when feeding her young. A pig may also "bark" to warn of impending danger. "Squealing" may also occur when a pig is either displeased or in pain or is excitedly awaiting a tasty treat.
From owning a Vietnamese potbellied pig myself, I have experienced various types of communication. My pig Norman makes some particular sounds like "Arooh," which may translate to, "you aren't......
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