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PLACES TO STAY
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Collared Peccary / Javelina (Pecari tajacu) in the wild
near Saguaro National Park East near Tucson, AZ, has Javelina herds frequently seen on desert trails, USA

Saguaro National Park East near Tucson, AZ, has Javelina herds frequently seen on desert trails, USA is one of the top spots to sight Collared Peccary / Javelina (Pecari tajacu) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.

Collared Peccary / Javelina (Pecari tajacu)

BEST TIME TO SEE

Year-round in Big Bend National Park and Saguaro National Park; most active at dawn and dusk; Chisos Basin campground has habituated herds.

SIGHTING TIP

Year-round. Most active at dawn and dusk; herds are commonly seen around campgrounds in Big Bend and Saguaro National Parks.

Coordinates

32.2000°N, 110.7000°W

HABITAT

Desert scrub, thornscrub, and oak woodland throughout the Southwest; highly adaptable to urban edges

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

Hotels and Stays Nearby

Within 25 Km

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