Peccaries return to Uruguay after 17-year effort, first wild births recorded
Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: July 28, 2026 at 13:33
๐ Summary
Collared peccaries are returning to Uruguay after a century-long absence. The species disappeared locally in the late 1800s due to hunting and habitat loss. Conservationists began a careful reintroduction program around the year 2000. Camera traps and young animals confirm the species is establishing itself again. This effort aims to restore ecological functions and biodiversity in the country.