Chacoan Peccary

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The Chacoan Peccary

A rare species of peccary once thought to be extinct.

All About The Chacoan Peccary

Chacoan Peccary Facts

Habitat

Dry forests and thorny scrublands in South America

Behavior

Lives in small herds and feeds on roots and fruits.

Appearance

Grayish-brown fur with a white stripe across the shoulder.

Diet

Herbivore

Interesting Facts

Discovered alive in 1975 after being considered extinct.

Conservation Status

Endangered

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