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Collared Peccary
Tayassu tajacu
Description:
Also known as the Javelina. Two feet tall and three feet long, 40-50 pounds,
upper
tusks point down, 38 teeth, three toes on each hind foot. Has a large
scent gland on spine near tail.
Range: Southwestern United States to northern Argentina.
Habitat: Low and high dry tropical forest, wet tropical forest, chaparral and oak grassland.
Diet:
Omnivore. Eats fruit, roots, tubers, carrion. Feeds heavily on prickly pear
cactus.
Reproduction: Two to six young are born after a four month gestation.
General Information: Lifespan is 15-20 years. Active mainly during the day. Travels in herds of 6-30 individuals. Can gallop up to 25 m.p.h. Will swim if necessary.