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Javelina
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At A Glance
Scientific Name
Type
Pecari tajacu
Mammal
Size:
Length: 0.7-1.0 m; Tail: 0.2-0.3 m; Height: 0.5-0.7 m
Weight:
15-50 kg
Characteristics:
Covered with coarse hair, long snouts, long legs; bristly mane, buff-colored with two blackish bands on shoulders
Habitat:
Arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico
Diet:
Roots, fruits, grasses, small animals
Life Cycle:
Lifespan: 6-7 years
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