Pigs

Study shows pig domestication began 8,000 years ago in southern China

Researchers found pigs consumed cooked foods and harbored human parasites, indicating close relationships with humans.

 Study shows pig domestication began 8,000 years ago in southern China.
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Moonwalking pigmy hippo Moo Deng gets crypto billionaire ‘dad’

 Ambulances Parked Outside NYU Langone Hospital. Transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney.

Alabama woman becomes third living person to receive genetically modified pig kidney

 Pigs on a plane? KLM flight diverted over stench from cargo hold. Illustration.

Pigs on a Plane: KLM flight makes emergency landing due to stench from 100 pigs in cargo hold


From snout to tail, a 3,000-year history of Jews and the pig

Rabbi Menachem Genack, the CEO of the Orthodox Union’s kosher division, cited "sensitivities to the consumer" for why "Impossible Pork" wasn't kosher certified.

 A herd of Iberian pigs sniff at Langenal pig farm, in Farajan, southern Spain, June 17, 2024.

First pig-to-human kidney transplant performed in Boston

a 62-year-old man received a pig kidney at Massachusetts General Hospital. This landmark surgery represents a significant step forward in addressing the chronic shortage of organs for transplant.

Doctor lifting pig's kidney for transplant

Municipal elections in Haifa: Who will locals elect in Israel's 3rd largest city?

The Jerusalem Post spoke to some local residents about their views on the election, which issues are important to Haifa, which candidates have their support, and what they think about the pigs.

 Campaign posters are seen at a voting booth in Haifa on the day of the municipal elections, on February 27, 2024.

Swine flu makes post-pandemic return as UK detects human infection

It was reported that the person experienced respiratory symptoms and a mild illness, and has now fully recovered.

 Swine flu illustrative

Haifa's wild pig problem might be a thing of the past, thanks to a new US study

While trapping was the main method of wild-pig removal, ground- and night-shooting events also took place where applicable.

 A young boar walks through Las Planas neighborhood in the Collserola Natural Park in Barcelona, Spain, August 11, 2022.

Delivery man heads to Haifa with a hamburger. A pig steals the bag

"Someone decided to prank me during dinner."

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As monkey and pig populations rise, so does the threat of disease

Pig and monkey populations are on the rise in Southeast Asia, largely due to human activity. Unfortunately, the drastic rise in these species' populations could threaten humans with disease.

Macaque at Sacred Monkey Forest, Bali, Indonesia

Scientists find way to help injured penis maintain erection - study

The tunica albuginea is a part of the penis essential for procreation as it is what helps maintain an erection. This new method for an artificial TA can help injured penises regain functionality.

 Are there health benefits to abstaining from sex and masturbation? (Illustrative)

Why do we like some animals but hate, not care about others? - study

No monkey business here. Let's take a deep dive into our own human biases and perceptions for different animals, whether we love them, hate them or eat them.

 A baby cow is seen jumping (Illustrative).

Wild boars 'weaponized by Israeli colonialism' against Palestinians - activists

"Israel is using wild boars to strengthen its colonial hold on Palestinian land," the Institute for Middle East Understanding wrote.

Wild boars cross a road in a residential area after the government ordered residents to stay home to fight the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Haifa, northern Israel April 16, 2020.

Bacon-and-entering: Wild boar breaks into woman's home in Haifa, Israel

The wild pig broke in through the window and trashed the apartment in the Israeli city of Haifa, not injuring anyone but causing damage.

A woman stands next to a wild boar roaming in a residential area in Haifa after the government ordered residents to stay home to fight the spread of coronavirus.