GAMINGNew Study Reveals Pigs Can Learn to Play Video Games With Their Snouts by Katie Malespina February 18, 2021 Pigs Can Play Video Games With Their Snouts:Pigs are known for their laziness and tendencies to sleep all day, but who would have thought to give them a joystick? Chimpanzee cognition expert, Sarah Boysen and Purdue animal behavioral specialist Candance Croney did. Candance and Sarah wanted to put them to the test, and see if they were capable of being able to learn, and paying attention to a game. They were given a screen in front of them and were taught to use the joysticks with their snouts. They picked up the concept quickly as they were rewarded with treats when the task was successfully executed. Although they aren’t ready to play Pac-Man, they are understanding how to utilize the game.Pigs are highly intelligent animals and people who work with them notice this. According to PBS, “Pigs are smarter than any other domestic animal. Their ability to solve problems, like the pig I.Q. test on The Joy of Pigs, is well-documented, and they are considered by animal experts to be more trainable than dogs or cats.” Being able to train them easier doesn’t mean they would make better pets than dogs. In fact, pigs are more likely to destroy your house and eat almost anything in their path. So unless you don’t mind not having shoes or clothing I would suggest you stick to a less hungry animal.Pigs Are At A Disadvantage Playing Video Games:Although they are able to pick up the concept of playing video games, they have limited dexterity. This means they don’t have the ability to perform the task well mostly because they don’t have disposable thumbs. They also are far-sighted animals, and the game was not originally built for them. This game was originally designed for chimpanzees and they are capable of using their hands. The joystick is more tangible for the chimps, and it’s harder to maneuver with a snout. Photo by Pascal Debrunner on Unsplash Post Views: 15The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsKatie MalespinaLatest posts by Katie Malespina (see all) Patrick Mahomes Welcomes First Child With Fiancee Brittany Matthews - February 23, 2021 New Study Reveals Pigs Can Learn to Play Video Games With Their Snouts - February 18, 2021 Entertainment Industry is Undertaken by Video Games - February 18, 2021 The Future Is Fitness For Apple - February 17, 2021 Related Topicscall of dutyeSportsFortnitepigssnoutVideo Games Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 Exclusive Interview: SNY Personality, Maria Marino, Shares Career Journey (VIDEO) by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on January 28, 2021 Neha Uberoi Khangoora: Pro Athlete to Successful Business Entrepreneur by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on February 9, 2021 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 The Five Biggest Injuries of the 2020 NFL Season by Anthony Paradiso | posted on November 6, 2020More in GAMING Entertainment Industry is Undertaken by Video GamesVideo Games Undertaking the Entertainment Industry: Video games have been around since 1958 when... NHL, Amazon Web Services Partner to Develop New Stats, Data, and InsightsThe National Hockey League (NHL) is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in an... You Know I’m Right, Episode 81: ESPN’s Arda Ocal (Audio/Video)On the 81st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Super Bowl LV Prop Bets (In The Zone)Super Bowl LV Prop Bets (In The Zone) The National Football League is crowning... Entertainment Industry is Undertaken by Video Games