The Mangalitsa pig, a "heritage breed" hailing from Hungary, is prized for its flavor. The woolly coat is a bonus. Courtesy Molly Peterson, Heritage Hollow Farm Jere Gettle was 8 years old when he ...

The post How an Empire Created the World's Wooliest Pig and Nearly Lost It Forever appeared first on A-Z Animals. While many people think the Mangalitsa was created by crossing domestic pigs directly ...

It took thousands of years to develop the world’s extraordinary range of domesticated farm animals – an estimated 8,800 livestock breeds across 38 farmed species. But this diversity is dwindling fast.

Some years ago, my wife Diane and I found ourselves at a mid-afternoon Iberian ham-tasting experience in southwestern Spain. Not a bad day at all. The two of us, plus a knowledgeable Spanish ...

With its thick, curly coat, the Mangalitsa looks like a cross between a pig and a teddy bear. Often called the “sheep pig,” this heritage breed is famous for its woolly look, rich marbled meat, and ...