Tayassu Tajacu, commonly known as the collared peccary or the javelina, is a medium-sized mammal that is native to Central and South America. Due to its wide range, this species has many synonyms across different languages and regions. In Spanish, it is also called pecarí de collar or chancho de monte. In Portuguese, it is known as queixada or caititu. In French, it is referred to as peccari à collier. In Italian, it is called tajacu dalle fasce. While there are many different names for this species, they all refer to the same fascinating animal with a unique look and behavior.