Chacoan Peccary

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About

A rare species of peccary once thought to be extinct.

Behavior

Lives in small herds and feeds on roots and fruits.

Habitat

Dry forests and thorny scrublands in South America

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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