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Pig skin is commonly used to make American footballs. It is so common that a football is often called a pig skin. Pig skin can be used for other products as it quite durable. The quality of the pig skin product (boots, furniture etc.) depends entirley on the process used to prepare the hide.

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Does feces excrete through a pigs skin?

No, feces do not excrete through a pig's skin. Pigs excrete feces through their anus, like most other animals. The skin of pigs is not designed to excrete waste in this manner.


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Is a pig's skin entirely white?

Pigs come in variety of colors. The pigment on a pig is in the top layer of skin. So when the hair is removed from a pig by scalding and scraping or by burning the hair off, they all turn white regardless of the color they initially started with. ----in my province (Leyte).. we have this what we call the native pigs and the high breed pigs... mostly the high breed pigs has this white skin color (pinkish).. and the native pigs has black, spotted black and white (or spotted brown and black), and brown or light brown in color.


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The value of a good-size raccoon skin can vary depending on factors like quality, market demand, and region. On average, raccoon skins can range from $10 to $40 per skin. High-quality skins with thicker fur and minimal imperfections can fetch a higher price.


What cells and tissue cause the black and white color of some pigs?

The black color in pigs is caused by melanin pigment produced by melanocytes in the skin. The white color in pigs is caused by a lack of melanin production, which is due to a genetic mutation. Melanin determines the pigmentation of the skin, hair, and eyes in animals, including pigs.

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