Sus scrofa domesticus

Swimming Pig

60-90 cm
15-20 ans
Non applicable (espèce domestique)
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Swimming Pig

The swimming pigs of the Bahamas have become one of the Caribbean's most iconic and unusual attractions. These feral domestic pigs inhabit Big Major Cay (now known as 'Pig Beach') in the Exuma Cays, where they swim out to meet visiting boats in hopes of food. Their origin remains debated—theories include being left by sailors, surviving a shipwreck, or being placed there by locals.

Taille

60-90 cm (longueur du corps)

Poids

50-200 kg

Durée de vie

15-20 ans

Statut

Non applicable (espèce domestique)

Où les trouver

Meilleurs sites de plongée

Big Major Cay (pig Beach), Exuma Cays, Bahamas

Conseils de plongée

The swimming pigs are a snorkelling activity, not a dive. Bring food (the boat operators provide it) and enter the water slowly. The pigs are enthusiastic and can be pushy. Protect cameras and valuables. Visit early morning before the tourist crowds for a calmer experience.

Meilleure saison

Year-round, best visited in the morning

Habitat

Big Major Cay and surrounding cays in the Exuma Cays, Bahamas

Régime alimentaire

Food scraps from visitors, native vegetation, and invertebrates on the island
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Faits amusants

1

Nobody knows exactly how the pigs arrived at Big Major Cay

2

They swim out to boats hoping visitors will bring food

3

There are now around 20 pigs on the island, protected by law

4

The swimming pigs have become one of the most Instagrammed animals in the world

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