Pigs

In one of our Alegrías classes we've been studying a unit on La Granja/The Farm.  And it occurred to me that in Spanish language and culture we might have a fascination with pigs.  ¿Por qué?/Why?  Well, I can't think of another word that has as many possible translations than the word PIG.  Here are the translations of the word pig-depending on country, region, or contextual meaning.  I also want to add that all these words can be used to actually refer to the pig-the animal farm.  If you know of any other ways of saying "pig",  please let me know.  In our Alegrías classes we use the word chanchito/little pig.  It's the word of choice in Costa Rica and the one my children find the most enjoyable.  Enjoy the fun trivia fact!

chancho
cerdo
marrano
cochino
puerco
lechón