Chacoan Peccary
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