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A Skeleton of the South American Hog

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

April 22, 1807

Primary Source Reference:

Poulson's American Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia), 22 Apr 1807

Notes:

Possibly one of four species of peccary, a medium-sized pig-like hoofed mammal of the family Tayassuidae found throughout Central and South America.

Specimen Type:

Skeletons/skulls/bones

Peale's Common Name:

South American hog

Current Common Name:

Peccary