wild pig in Alajuela Costa Rica
large head, short legs, stiff bristles in dark brown/grey fur
about 50 inches in length
long snout about 6 inches
sharp nails
appears to be approximately 90-110 pounds
eating a coconut
The Collared Peccary (Pecari tajacu) is a species of mammal in the family Tayassuidae that is found in North, Central, and South America. They are commonly referred to as javelina, although this term is also used to describe other species in the family. The species is also known as the musk hog and Mexican hog.
