In the wake of World War II, the rise of industrial agriculture fundamentally changed the world of meat production.

In the past year, the Marin Humane Society has seen an increase in a new breed of guinea pig. Cuy criollos mejorados are being introduced into pet stores throughout the country. More commonly called a ...

Peru is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the genetically modified guinea pig that appears on menus across the country. Developed in 2004 by the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation, this breed ...

Well-muscled and hairy, Ole is 300 kilos (more than 660 pounds) of uncastrated boarhood. The fine specimen of a purebred Swabian-Hall stud pig works at his farm's "Eros Center" breeding area, helping ...

The Mangalitsa pig, a "heritage breed" hailing from Hungary, is prized for its flavor. The woolly coat is a bonus. Courtesy Molly Peterson, Heritage Hollow Farm Jere Gettle was 8 years old when he ...

With everything ‘80s making a comeback, the perm could be next—but as usual, animals are way ahead of us. Many domestic animals, such as pigs, horses, and chickens, have been bred to sport wavy locks.

The Shaziling pig, a famous local fatty breed in China, is considered by the Chinese to produce better quality meat than lean pig breeds (e.g., Yorkshire, Landrace and Duroc), a fact that is generally ...

There are 230 pigs rooting around a 3-acre property near Cedar Creek. Under the supervision of the Central Texas Pig Rescue, the pigs wallow, play and live their lives on their own accord. Some of ...