Peccaries vanished from Uruguay. A 17-year effort brought them back | TheBriefWire
Peccaries vanished from Uruguay. A 17-year effort brought them back
Published 28 July 2026 ยท general
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
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.
Published: July 28, 2026 โข 7:03 PM IST ยท Updated: July 28, 2026 โข 7:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
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.