Collared Peccary (Pecari tajacu)
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- Date of Publication
- September 11, 2024
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The collared peccary, commonly known as the javelina, is a native big game species found in Texas, parts of the southwestern United States, and Latin America. Although they are often mistaken for feral hogs, javelina are in a different scientific family and can easily be distinguished by their white collar of hair around their neck.
Javelinas are omnivores found within the semi-arid brushland and oak-juniper woodland areas of Texas. They live in groups called squadrons, breed year-round, and are well-adapted to their arid environments with specialized digestive and water conservation systems.
Who is this for?
* General public
* Landowners
What will you learn?
* The javelina's habitat, diet, behavior, and reproductive characteristics
* How javelinas are different from feral hogs
* Fun facts about javelinas
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