You’re free to use the sounds for whatever purpose you wish – as long it doesn’t involve porn or tobacco Credit: BBC, Metro.co.uk It sounds like one of the best jobs in the world. Deep in the bowels ...

A software tool to monitor pig grunts may determine when they need help. A database of thousands of grunts, oinks, snuffles and squeals, gathered and recorded from hundreds of pigs at every stage of ...

European researchers are developing a tool to help identify animal emotions through a vocal recognition system. It aims to help people who work with pigs identify whether the animals are in distress.

The grunts made by pigs vary depending on the pig's personality and can convey important information about the welfare of this highly social species, new research has found. The grunts made by pigs ...

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (Reuters) - Residents of senior homes here are often skeptical when Daan Vermeulen walks through the door with his pig grunting by his side. But, the physiotherapist tells ...

A study into pig behaviour has found that grunts reflect their environment, and reveal their personalities. Proactive pigs grunt faster than reactive pigs. Male pigs grunt less if their environment is ...