Collared Peccary

Also known as the Javelina or the Musk Hog, this is the smallest of the peccary species. Found from
south-west America to the south of South America, in desert as well as tropical rainforest. They only
grow to 4 feet but unlike european pigs cannot be domesticated. They can be very aggressive if they
feel threatened but otherwise tend to ignore humans.

Peccaries are omnivorous, they will eat small animals in addition to their diet of grass, fruits and seeds.

Extremely sociable peccaries form mixed groups of up to 20 of mixed age and sex.
They are extremely territorial and co-operate to repel predators including Jaguars and Pumas.
Social bonding is very important, members of groups may be found grooming each other.