Wait until you hear how many pigs played babe

The breed of pig used was a Large White, which grows rapidly. On account of this, 46 piglets of the required size were used during the course of the filming, as well as the animatronic model for special effects.

from wikipedia

It can be easier to teach four animal actors one specific trick each than it is to teach one animal actor four specific tricks.

Plus its generally less stressful for the animals involved since less time spent trying to complete a shot per animal

Poor Jonesy was left abandoned on the space station owned by the marines.

the clear star(s) of the film