Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? - 17 Times Pigs Proved To Us They're Smarter Than Their Messy Reputation

Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager

Nov 30, 2022 11:00 AM EST

"Go clean your room, it's a pigsty!" We see pigs rolling around in the mud all the time, so we often think of them as dirty, unintelligent animals. But in reality, they are social and creative creatures. In fact, we think we might know some pigs smarter than, well, off the top of our head, a few of our ex-boyfriends. But we're not talking about them, we're talking about how we actually want a pig as a pet because not only are they smart AF, they're also cute and cuddly.

We're obsessed - those little snouts and big brains. Do you think we could teach them to make us cold brew in the morning? Or maybe respond to all the work emails that we're behind on. Regardless, we want to snuggle with them, regardless of their coffee-making abilities. But maybe they can fetch our order from Starbucks…?

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via @ZooATL

Who's a good boy? This little piggie is! He went all the way to the market, to his school, learned some tricks and turned into the good-est boy ever! Recent studies have found that pigs and dogs have similar levels of intelligence, hence why he's able to do the same commands! So cute!
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via Tom Whipple

A study by Candace Croney tested the cognitive skills of pigs and found that they were able to play video games, understanding the connection between the joystick and the actions in the game. The pigs even continued playing when the food reward dispenser broke!
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via Kinder World
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This little piggie solved a matching puzzle

via Chelsea Marshall
05
This little piggie learned how to use tools

via George Dvorsky
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These little piggies recognized their own names

via @AnimalsAus
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This little piggie found some hidden extra food

via u/aspieanimalprotector
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This little piggie asked for a nose boop

via u/CharlieAndArtemis
09
This little piggie likes to paint for. fun!

via Chiara Giordano
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This little piggie hates the vacuum cleaner

via @dodo
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via @TheHumaneLeague
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This little piggie wants a kiss

via @TheGentleBarn
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This little piggie drinks his own water

via Katherine Gallagher
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via @DoctorJonPaul
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This other little piggie plays video games

via Tom Whipple
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This little piggie is searching for truffles

via David L. Deutsch
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This is the cutest little piggie

via u/PeterPedalsven