* Protrusion: Pigs have a long, flexible tongue that they can extend far out of their mouths. This helps them gather food and bring it into their mouths.
* Manipulation: Their tongues are also very strong and can be used to manipulate food, helping them to pick up small objects or tear apart larger pieces.
* Swallowing: The tongue plays a crucial role in pushing food down the throat and into the esophagus for digestion.
While pigs do have strong jaw muscles that help them chew, it's their tongue that's the real star of the show when it comes to eating!