Pigs can be trained to use computer joysticks, say researchers

Study found pigs were able to move a cursor to hit a wall on a screen and earn a treat

They've long been thought of as smarter than your average animal, but now researchers claim they have taught pigs to use a joystick, suggesting they are even cleverer than previously thought.

Pigs have previously been found to be capable of a host of tasks, including solving multiple-choice puzzles, and learning commands such as sit".