Wildlife Species
Javelina in Texas
Javelina, or collared peccaries, are native wildlife of the drier parts of Texas and are especially associated with South Texas brush country, the Trans-Pecos and portions of the Edwards Plateau. They travel in family groups and feed on desert and brush-country foods including prickly pear and other plants. TPWD provides the authoritative Texas habitat and hunting guidance for the species.
- Part of Texas
- South And West Texas
- Source status
- Official source checked
- Details reviewed
- September 2, 2026
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- Wildlife
- Mammals
- Peccary
- South Texas
- Trans Pecos
- Brush Country
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