peccary

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A family (Tayassuidae) of mammals from the Americas related to pigs and hippos
{n} a quadruped of Mexico like a hog
peccaries a wild animal like a pig that lives in Central and South America. or javelin Any of three species (family Tayassuidae) of New World even-toed ungulates resembling pigs. Found in deserts and wet tropical forests from Texas to Patagonia, peccaries are gray with white markings and have small, erect ears and almost no tail. They grow to 30-35 in. (75-90 cm) long and weigh 37-66 lb (17-30 kg). A scent gland that opens on the back and emits a strong, musky odour inspired the belief that peccaries have two navels. Peccaries have spearlike upper canines and eat plants, small animals, and carrion. They live in groups of 5-25 or 50-100, depending on the species
nocturnal gregarious pig-like wild animals of North America and South America
{i} wild pig
A pachyderm of the genus Dicotyles

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collared peccary
A small wild hog, Tayassu tajacu, native to southern United States through to northern Argentina
chiacoan peccary
a recently discovered large wild pig of Paraguay
collared peccary
A small wild hog (Tayassu tajacu) with a range from the southwest United States to northern Argentina, having a gray and black coat with a white band from the back to the chest. Also called javelina
collared peccary
dark gray peccary with an indistinct white collar; of semi desert areas of Mexico and southwestern United States
peccaries
plural of peccary
peccaries
tayassuidae
white-lipped peccary
blackish peccary with whitish cheeks; larger than the collared peccary
peccary