Spotted Pig (IMAGE)

Durham University

Spotted Pig

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European hunter-gatherers acquired domesticated pigs from nearby farmers as early as 4600 BC, according to new evidence. The domesticated pigs had different colored and spotted coats.

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Ben Krause-Kyora, Christian-Albrechts University

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