Happy Pig Sings A Loving Little Tune To Her Babies

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Happy Pig Sings A Loving Little Tune To Her Babies At Mealtime



Pigs aren't typically thought of as making the most pleasant of sounds (to human ears, at least). But beyond their happy repertoire of cacophonous oinks and squeals, these lovable animals are actually quite capable singers.

To prove it, here's a video of a sweet sow, named Iris, gently grunting out a little tune for her litter of hungry piglets — a performance that's hard not to appreciate, especially considering the message behind it.

By serenading her babies with those musical grunts, Iris is doing more than just keeping them entertained. According to a study on how mother pigs nurse, these "songs" serve an important purpose in both alerting piglets that it's time to eat, and synchronizing their suckling to ensure each is getting his or her fair share of milk.

Well done, Iris.




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