Sus scrofa domesticus

Swimming Pig

60-90 cm
15-20 jaar
Niet van toepassing (huisdiersoort)
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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.

Grootte

60-90 cm (lichaamslengte)

Gewicht

50-200 kg

Levensduur

15-20 jaar

Status

Niet van toepassing (huisdiersoort)

Waar je ze kunt vinden

Beste duiklocaties

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

Duiktips

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.

Beste seizoen

Year-round, best visited in the morning

Leefgebied

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

Voeding

Food scraps from visitors, native vegetation, and invertebrates on the island
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Leuke weetjes

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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