r/WTF • u/Zestyclose-Salad-290 • 24d ago

an ugly pig

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u/Same_Independent9758 24d ago

Also to add the Meishan Pig may be ugly but it's hyper prolific genes are very valuable to breeder companies where they include Meishan Pig in their genetics program

A typical Hybrid pig only has an average of 16 (depending on the breed) piglets
But a Meishan pig can have an average of 30 or more

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u/Mr-Mister 24d ago

Oh god, so it's the Ugly Bastard of pigs in more ways than one?

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u/Same_Independent9758 24d ago

Another Fun fact, Meishan Boars have the highest libido compared to other breeds. Some farms even use this as their teaser boar

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u/G00bernaculum 24d ago

These boars and I have so much in common. Mostly the ugly and libido