Javelina

Javelina, or Pecari tajacu, are another favorite animal found at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. These desert dwellers can be found all over Arizona in packs of a few members up to several dozens. These plush javelina are not only adorable, but capture the essence of our hairy little friends. Take the pair home with you so they'll have each other to keep company!

If your child is obsessed with javelina and would like to learn more about them, he/she will love the books Don't Call Me Pig and The Three Little Javelinas. *The mother javelina will not be available for purchase until January, 2009.  (KY)