How Do Peccaries Communicate?

Photo by Rhett A. Butler Peccaries can't see very well, but have a great sense of smell and hearing - which is why they communicate to each other with noises and scent. They use their sensitive noses to find food underground, which they can dig out.

How do Javelinas communicate?

Javelinas communicate via scent produced in the gland located on the rump. They use this scent to mark the borders of their territory and to facilitate identification of the group members. Strong, unpleasant smell of javelinas is the reason why these animals are also known as "musk hogs" or "skunk pigs".

How do collared peccary communicate?

A very social species, collared peccaries make a lot of noise — barking, grunting, purring, woofing and coughing — because they have strong hearing but poor vision and thus rely on vocalizations to communicate with each other.