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Pecari tajacu
Arizona Fish and Game: "Though some people think javelina are a type of wild pig, they are actually members of the peccary family, a group of hoofed mammals originating from South America. Javelina are common in much of central and southern Arizona, including the outskirts of the Phoenix area, most of Tucson, and occasionally as far north as Flagstaff. Javelina form herds of two to more than 20 animals and rely on each other to defend territory, protect against predators, regulate temperature and interact socially. They use washes and areas with dense vegetation as travel corridors. Javelina are most active at night, but they may be active during the day when it is cold."
Scrub oak, boulders and pines
These thigh high javelina are very protective of their "kids" but, Doc- as we call him, passes thru my yard and will pause and not care about us at all.
Spotted on Sep 9, 2011
Submitted on Sep 10, 2011
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It would be better to put your second picture in the first place. How lucky to be able to see them often. Thanks for your information as well.