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May 7, 1835
Lynchburg Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Article describes unusual uses of hogs as draft animals in Menorca, truffle hunters in Italy, and their acute senses and weather-predicting behaviors, sourced from an English paper.
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Habits of Hogs—In Menorca the hog is converted into a beast of draught, a cow, a sow, and two young horses have been seen there yoked together.
In some parts of Italy swine are employed in hunting for truffles. A cord is tied round the foot of the animal, and he is led into the fields where this plant is found, and wherever he begins to dig, it is a sure sign of the plant being immediately under.
The hog possesses the sense of smelling and taste in high perfection. Hogs seem to have a great dread of wind and on its approach, they fly to their sty with great precipitation; and before a storm, they frequently indicate its coming by carrying a straw in their mouths.—English paper.
In some parts of Italy swine are employed in hunting for truffles. A cord is tied round the foot of the animal, and he is led into the fields where this plant is found, and wherever he begins to dig, it is a sure sign of the plant being immediately under.
The hog possesses the sense of smelling and taste in high perfection. Hogs seem to have a great dread of wind and on its approach, they fly to their sty with great precipitation; and before a storm, they frequently indicate its coming by carrying a straw in their mouths.—English paper.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Hog Habits
Draft Animals
Truffle Hunting
Animal Senses
Weather Prediction
Where did it happen?
Menorca, Italy
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Location
Menorca, Italy
Story Details
Hogs used as draft animals yoked with other beasts in Menorca; employed to hunt truffles in Italy by digging; possess keen smell and taste; dread wind and predict storms by carrying straw.