Collared peccary at Paignton Zoo, Devon
Class: Mammals
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Tayassuidae
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Tayassuidae
Our all-female group of peccaries live next to the giraffes and opposite the red river hogs.
Collared peccaries are native to tropical forest and grasslands across much of Central and South America. They are very territorial and social animals.
Their diet is mainly herbivorous, including roots, nuts and fruits.
Conservation
The collared peccary is currently classed as being of Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. However throughout their range, these animals are currently facing loss of their forest habitat.