peccaries

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of the peccary, or javelina, that inhabits the southwestern United States.

Presents a journey through the spring season as experienced by a fox pup, a wild piglet, and a young mountain lion.

Describes animal and plant life in the drought-parched desert during the month of July and how a little wild pig adapts to this environment.

Discusses javelinas, what they are and what they look like, where they live, what they eat, and how they stay safe.

An introduction to the various members of the pig family, and their relatives the peccaries, with information on their history, behavior, and geographic distribution. Illustrated with color photographs.