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 Pigs
were first taken to the Americas by Columbus in 1493, DeSoto in 1539, and
other early explorers. As colonies were established, pigs were imported from
England, Spain, Portugal, and other countries? The types of pigs imported
were not well documented until after about 1800, when a multitude of breed
names began to appear in the historical record.
The most important were three imported breeds
- The Berkshire
- The Big China
- The Irish Grazier
 Pigs
were an essential part of every farm, being used for home production of lard
and pork. They could also be driven to market to generate ready income.
Every region seemed to have its own breed of pigs, selected from available
stocks to fit the specific climate, uses, and markets.
Birds
Beasts Serpents
Pigs
Chickens Ducks
Cattle Dogs
Smooth Snake Adder
Grass Snake Sand Lizard
Slow Worm Viviparous Lizard
Newt
Red Squirrel
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