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Sows exhibit nest-building behavior similar to carnivores, creating mounds from twigs and leaves for giving birth, which provides shelter and protection for piglets. This behavior is triggered by hormonal changes and occurs in the last 24 hours before farrowing, with the most intense activity occurring shortly before birth. Nursing involves complex behaviors where piglets compete for teats, and the sow

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