What Am I?

What strange creature these animals are – longish and flat like a pancake.  

They eat prickly pear cactus, spines and all. 

They are not pigs but look a lot alike.

They have a strong family scent that helps keep the herd together.

Weight:  40-50 pounds

Lifespan:  15 years

Offspring:  1-2 at a time

Habitat:  Desert with cacti, palo verde

Diet:  Cactus, seeds, roots, fruit

My boys are going hunting for these JAVELINA; so this means another camping trip for the family.  Rain is predicted.  Camping & rain is a bad mix.  I’m a hopin’ it won’t. 

Have a great weekend.