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Collared Peccary

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Not a wild pig, but a collared peccary. These creatures moved into the American Southwest in the 1700s from South and Central America. Locally it's called a javelina. It has a very good sense of smell but very poor eyesight. Big Bend National Park, Texas.
Photo By: Allan Howard

Not a wild pig. The collared peccary moved into the American SW in the 1700's from South & Central America. Locally it's called a Javelina. It has a very good sense of smell but very poor eyesight.


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