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Javelina
Stanley Jones

Javelina (Tayassu tajacu)

Javelina also called Collared Peccary and Skunk Pig (Tayassu tajacu: Tayassuidae). 0.9-1.2 m (3-4 ft) long, 0.61 m (2.0 ft) tall, and weigh 15.9-25.0 kg (35-55) lbs. Near sunset.
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Habitat
Roadside on a loma, Mesquite thicket with Tamaulipan scrub habitat within the Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes vegetational area at ca. 8.2 m (27 ft).
Location
Boca Chica Road (Hwy 4) east of Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
April 2019
Scientific name
Tayassu tajacu
Equipment used
Canon
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outstanding capture of this handsome javelina, Stanley!! super sharp focus, top quality job, many tfs!!!
 
KC Foggin
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certainly looks like it is in a rush and you captured it beautifully Stanley!
 
ammadoux
Never knew that the American contents had wild pigs, very interesting.

thanks a million for this wonderful info and fabulous shot.
 
Kits
Oh, he is quite a size! What a great shot, Stanley.
 

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Wild Mammals
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