javelina

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The javelina, also known as the collared peccary, is a pig-like hoofed mammal native to the Americas, commonly found in desert habitats such as those in Saguaro National Park.

All labels observed (3)

Label Occurrences
javelina canonical 2
Javelina 1
collared peccary (javelina) 1

How this entity was disambiguated

Statements (52)

Predicate Object
instanceOf animal
hoofed mammal
mammal
peccary
activityPattern mainly crepuscular
often nocturnal in hot climates
averageLength 85–105 centimeters
averageWeight 16–27 kilograms
class Mammalia
commonNameOf collared peccary
conservationStatus Least Concern
diet herbivore
omnivore
distinguishedFrom true pigs
eats cactus
fruits
insects
roots
seeds
family Tayassuidae
foundIn Arizona
Mexico
New Mexico
Saguaro National Park
Texas
United States of America
surface form: United States
genus Pecari
groupName herd
habitat desert
scrubland
tropical forest
hasPhysicalCharacteristic coarse bristly hair
collar-like band of lighter fur around neck
pig-like appearance
scent gland on rump
short legs
small eyes
hasToesPerFoot three functional toes on each hind foot
kingdom Animalia
litterSize usually 1–3 offspring
nativeTo Americas
Central America
North America
South America
order Artiodactyla
phylum Chordata
reproduction gives birth to live young
scientificName Pecari tajacu
socialBehavior lives in groups
taxonRank species
threats habitat loss
hunting

How these facts were elicited

Referenced by (4)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Saguaro National Park fauna javelina
Texas A&I University hasMascot javelina
this entity surface form: Javelina
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge fauna javelina
this entity surface form: collared peccary (javelina)