Can Animals Be Creative? Pigcasso the Painting Pig is Making Her Case | Nat Geo Wild

Pigcasso the painting pig was rescued from an industrialized hog farm and has taken to painting. Watch her work. ➡ Subscribe: About National Geographic Wild: National Geographic Wild is a place for all things animals and for animal-lovers alike. Take a journey through the animal kingdom with us and discover things you never knew before, or rediscover your favorite animals! Get More National Geographic Wild: Official Site: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Meet Pigcasso. She was rescued from an industrialized hog farm in South Africa and brought to Farm Sanctuary SA. She was introduced to painting with positive-reinforcement training. Pigcasso’s affinity for the fine arts begs the question, “can animals be truly creative or are they just doing art for food rewards?” Experts say animals do show signs of creativity, and painting may provide cognitive stimulation. When asked if the animals were doing art for food, one professional artist said, “Well, so do I.” Read more about Pigcasso in “Watch Pigcasso, the Famous Painting Pig, at Work“ Can Animals Be Creative? Pigcasso the Painting Pig is Making Her Case | Nat Geo Wild Nat Geo Wild