Sus scrofa domesticus

Swimming Pig

60-90 cm
15-20 år
Ej tillämpligt (husdjursart)
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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.

Storlek

60-90 cm (kroppslängd)

Vikt

50-200 kg

Livslängd

15-20 år

Status

Ej tillämpligt (husdjursart)

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Bästa dykplatser

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

Dyktips

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.

Bästa säsong

Year-round, best visited in the morning

Livsmiljö

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

Föda

Food scraps from visitors, native vegetation, and invertebrates on the island
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Roliga fakta

1

Nobody knows exactly how the pigs arrived at Big Major Cay

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They swim out to boats hoping visitors will bring food

3

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

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

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