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Collared PeccaryDicotyles tajacu

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Gongora et al. 2011

Gongora et al. (2011). Pecari tajacu. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T41777A10562361.

The page saysThe IUCN Red List rates the species Least Concern.
The source saysLeast Concern (LC)
The page saysLeast Concern
The source saysLeast Concern (LC)

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Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan

Pecari tajacu (collared peccary). Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan.

The page saysA 15 to 28 kg hoofed mammal
The source saysAdult collared peccaries weigh 15 to 28 kg
The page saysArizona, New Mexico and Texas south through Central America, and east of the Andes to northern Argentina
The source saysthey are found as far north as the southern parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. ... Their range extends south throughout all of Central America. In South America, they are found east of the Andes Mountains, up to the Atlantic coast, and as far south as northern Argentina
The page saysCacti, roots, fruit and seeds, plus insects
The source sayscollared peccaries in semi-arid areas are mainly herbivorous, eating roots, herbs, and cacti such as prickly pears
The page saysplus insects
The source sayscollared peccaries also eat insects, including grasshoppers and crickets
The page saysfruit and seeds
The source saysIn tropical forests, collared peccaries are primarily frugivorous; they consume fruits from over 128 species and seeds from 79 species.
The page sayswhen provoked, a peccary clacks its teeth together in rapid up-and-down motions
The source saysWhen provoked, they clack their teeth together in rapid up-and-down motions.
The page saysA collared peccary has large scent glands on its back, just ahead of the tail, and uses their liquid to mark territory.
The source saysCollared peccaries have large dorsal scent glands anterior to the bases of their tails, which secrete a liquid they use to mark territories.
The page saysAdults stand 30 to 50 cm at the shoulder and are 84 to 106 cm long.
The source saysas adults, are 30 to 50 cm tall at the shoulders and have body lengths between 84 and 106 cm
The page saysAdults weigh 15 to 28 kg, and some in Arizona and Peru have been recorded at 40 to 42 kg.
The source saysAdult collared peccaries weigh 15 to 28 kg, but individuals in Arizona and Peru have been recorded to reach weights of 40 to 42 kg.
The page saysCollared peccaries live from Arizona, New Mexico and Texas through Central America and east of the Andes down to northern Argentina.
The source saysfound as far north as the southern parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. ... Their range extends south throughout all of Central America. In South America, they are found east of the Andes Mountains, up to the Atlantic coast, and as far south as northern Argentina
The page saysTheir habitats include deserts, grasslands and rainforests.
The source saysCollared peccaries live in a variety of subtropical and tropical areas such as rainforests and woodlands, as well as arid or semi-arid areas, such as deserts and grasslands.
The page saysa 1981 diet study found that cacti made up 74.7 percent of what they ate
The source saysA 1981 diet composition study on collared peccaries in Texas found that their diets consist of 74.7% of cacti
The page saysIn tropical forests they eat mostly fruit, from over 128 species.
The source saysIn tropical forests, collared peccaries are primarily frugivorous; they consume fruits from over 128 species
The page saysThey also eat insects.
The source sayscollared peccaries also eat insects, including grasshoppers and crickets
The page saysHerds of about 5 to 15 animals roam semi-arid country.
The source saysIn semi-arid areas such as Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, collared peccaries live in herds of about 5 to 15 individuals
The page saysWhen a jaguar or puma shows up, they usually flee
The source saysPrimary predators of collared peccaries include jaguars (Panthera onca), pumas (Puma concolor)
The page saysthey usually flee
The source saysCollared peccaries typically react to potential predators by fleeing
The page saysherds have been seen standing their ground or making bluff-charges
The source saysthey have been observed to stand their ground as a herd or make bluff-charges
The page saysWhen alarmed, they huff and stomp their feet.
The source saysWhen alarmed by predators, collared peccaries produce repetitive huffs and grunts while stomping their feet.
The page saysIts shoulder sits 30 to 50 cm off the ground and its body runs 84 to 106 cm. Adults weigh 15 to 28 kg, though a few from Arizona and Peru have been recorded at 40 to 42 kg.
The source saysare 30 to 50 cm tall at the shoulders and have body lengths between 84 and 106 cm. ... Adult collared peccaries weigh 15 to 28 kg, but individuals in Arizona and Peru have been recorded to reach weights of 40 to 42 kg.
The page saysRun First, Bluff Second
The source saysCollared peccaries typically react to potential predators by fleeing, but they have been observed to stand their ground as a herd or make bluff-charges.
The page saysthat marks territory
The source sayswhich secrete a liquid they use to mark territories
The page saysWhen provoked, a peccary clacks its teeth together in rapid up-and-down motions
The source saysWhen provoked, they clack their teeth together in rapid up-and-down motions.Note: vibe.reason
The page saysalarmed herds huff and stomp their feet
The source saysWhen alarmed by predators, collared peccaries produce repetitive huffs and grunts while stomping their feet.Note: vibe.reason
The page saysdangerLevel: Medium
The source saysCollared peccaries typically react to potential predators by fleeing, but they have been observed to stand their ground as a herd or make bluff-charges.Note: task #1246; Medium: can injure, but rarely seriously; TPWD adds canines "used principally for defense and threat postures". Weight already Medium by name (15 to 28 kg), so not recorded.

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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Peccary. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.

The page saysthat is not a pig
The source saysDon’t call them pigs!
The page saysIt is perhaps better known as the javelina
The source saysCollared peccaries Pecari tajacu are perhaps better known as javelinas
The page saysIt is the smallest peccary species
The source saysCollared peccaries are the smallest species
The page saysit can reach 35 kilometres per hour
The source saysCollared peccaries can reach speeds up to 22 miles (35 kilometers) per hour.
The page saysNo. Pigs and peccaries are both hoofed mammals with a muscular snout built for rooting, but they sit in two different families. Pigs are Suidae and peccaries are Tayassuidae.
The source saysthe Suina is divided into two very different families: the Suidae (pigs, or swine) and the Tayassuidae (peccaries)
The page saysPigs and peccaries are both hoofed mammals with a muscular snout built for rooting
The source saysBoth are ungulates (hoofed mammals) ... their excellent sense of smell and muscular snout are adaptations for rooting for food

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

The Javelina in Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

The page saysself-sharpening canine teeth
The source saysMales and females possess impressively straight self-sharpening upper and lower canine teeth
The page saysa scent gland above its tail
The source saysthe presence of a dorsal scent gland located six to seven inches above the tail
The page saysSelf-sharpening canine teeth that clack in warning
The source saysself-sharpening upper and lower canine teeth, which serve little purpose in eating. They are used principally for defense and threat postures such as the “gape” (opening the mouth and showing teeth) and “chattering” or “clacking” of the teeth
The page saysa scent gland above the tail
The source saysthe presence of a dorsal scent gland located six to seven inches above the tail
The page saysFew herbivores, and few carnivores, have canines as large and sharp as a peccary's
The source saysIt is uncommon for herbivores and few carnivores to possess canine teeth as large and as sharp as those of peccaries.
The page saysThey are mainly for defence and threats
The source saysThey are used principally for defense and threat postures
The page saysit can open its mouth to show them off
The source saysthe “gape” (opening the mouth and showing teeth)
The page saysIts eyesight is poor
The source saysJavelina have small eyes and poor eyesight
The page saysits sense of smell is highly developed
The source saystheir sense of smell is highly developed
The page saysIt is only distantly related to true swine, which share a common ancestor with peccaries believed to have lived some 40 million years ago.
The source saysis only distantly related to true swine believed to have shared a common ancestor some 40 million years ago
The page saysIts hind foot has only three toes.
The source saysthe presence of only three toes on the hind foot
The page saysSucculent plants, cacti included, can supply up to 88 percent of a Texas javelina's water.
The source saysUp to 88 percent of javelina water require ments are met by eating succulent plants.
The page saysIn the wild, Texas javelinas generally live five to 10 years.
The source saysJavelina generally live five to 10 years, although captive animals have been known to live up to 21 years.
The page saysIn Texas, succulent plants such as prickly pear meet up to 88 percent of a javelina's water needs
The source saysUp to 88 percent of javelina water require ments are met by eating succulent plants.
The page saysIts upper and lower canine teeth, the pointed ones at the corners of the mouth, are straight and self-sharpening.
The source saysMales and females possess impressively straight self-sharpening upper and lower canine teeth
The page saysit will freely drink surface water where there is some
The source sayswill freely utilize surface water if available
The page sayssuch as prickly pear
The source saysIt and other succulents provide a valuable water source
The page saysthey serve little purpose in eating
The source sayswhich serve little purpose in eating

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AnAge: The Animal Ageing and Longevity Database, Human Ageing Genomic Resources

AnAge entry for Pecari tajacu. AnAge: The Animal Ageing and Longevity Database, Human Ageing Genomic Resources.

The page saysOne captive animal was still alive at 31.5 years.
The source saysOne captive specimen was still alive at 31.5 years of age
The page saysThe AnAge longevity database gives a maximum of 31.5 years, from one captive animal that was still alive at that age.
The source saysMaximum longevity 31.5 years (captivity) Source ref. 671 Sample size Large Data quality High Observations One captive specimen was still alive at 31.5 years of age

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