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Pigs can be trained to use computer joysticks, say researchers – The Guardian
Study found pigs were able to move a cursor to hit a wall on a screen and earn a treat

Animal behaviourStudy found pigs were able to move a cursor to hit a wall on a screen and earn a treat
Theyve long been thought of as smarter than your average animal, but now researchers claim they have taught pigs to use a joystick, suggesting they are even cleverer than previously thought.
Pigs have previously been found to be capable of a host of tasks, including solving multiple-choice puzzles, and learning commands such as sit.
Now researchers in the US say they have successfully trained four…
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