Sus scrofa domesticus, commonly known as the domestic pig, is a domesticated subspecies of the wild boar. Pigs are omnivorous mammals, meaning they eat both plants and animals. They are known for their intelligence and social behavior, often living in groups called sounders. Domestic pigs are raised worldwide for their meat, known as pork, and are also used in various agricultural practices. They have a distinctive body shape, with a large, rounded body, short legs, and a snout that is well-adapted for rooting in the ground for food.