Why Do Pigs Like Truffles

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Why Do Female Pigs Like The SMELL Of Truffles ?
REAL Question
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What are Truffles?
vs.
CHOCOLATE
FUNGI
France
Italy
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Hunting for Truffles
Lets Go!
I Found One!!!
Fungi found here
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Why Are Female Pigs Used?
Truffle

Pheromone
HOT and BOTHERED Sow
Boar
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What is a Pheromone?
A chemical produced by an animal that is released
outside of the body and communicates to other
animals of the same species.
vomeronasal organ
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Other Truffle Hunters
PROBLEM
Pigs like truffles too much and can eat all the
profits
SOLUTION
It is now very common for truffle hunters to
train dogs and reward them with treats
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Questions?!?
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