Do pigs moan a lot in season?

While pigs do make noises, they don't typically "moan" in the way humans understand it. They do, however, have a variety of vocalizations that change based on their mood and situation. Here's what you should know:

* Boars (male pigs) do get vocal during mating season. They make a range of grunts, snorts, and squeals as they compete for females. This is more of an aggressive vocalization than a moan.

* Sows (female pigs) also vocalize during estrus (heat). They may make a series of high-pitched squeals or grunts to attract a boar.

* Pigs are social animals. They use a variety of sounds to communicate with each other, including:

* Grunts: Used for a variety of purposes, including greeting, feeding, and expressing contentment.

* Squeals: Used to express excitement, fear, or pain.

* Snorts: Used to express aggression or annoyance.

* Oinks: Used as a general call, often associated with wanting something.

So, while pigs don't exactly "moan" in the way we think of it, they do become more vocal during mating season and use a wide range of sounds to communicate.