Chacoan Peccary
The Chacoan Peccary is a small, pig-like mammal native to the dry Chaco forest of South America. It was once thought to be extinct, but a small population was discovered in the 1970s.
The Chacoan Peccary is a highly social animal that lives in small herds. It is a herbivore that feeds on a variety of plants, including cacti.
The Chacoan Peccary is an endangered species, with its numbers declining due to habitat loss and hunting.
Chacoan Peccary
Classification
Mammalia > Artiodactyla > Tayassuidae > Catagonus > C. wagneri
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
1.5 - 2 feet
(0.4 - 0.6 m)
Average Weight
60 - 90 lbs
(27 - 41 kg)
Average Life Span
15 - 20 years
Gestation Period
140 - 150 days
Did You Know?
The Chacoan Peccary is a pig-like mammal found in the Gran Chaco region of South America.
They were once thought to be extinct and were only rediscovered in 1971.
Chacoan Peccaries have a strong, musky odor which they use to mark their territory.
They live in herds and communicate through various grunts and calls.
Their diet mainly consists of cacti and other plants found in their dry habitat.
Chacoan Peccaries have adapted to their arid environment and can go for long periods without water.
They have well-developed tusks that are used for defense and digging for food.
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