La Selva is a protected rainforest about an hour from the capitol of Costa Rica that hosts all sorts of wildlife biologists and other scientists studying various aspects of the area’s flora and fauna. I’ve seen a great deal of wildlife there in my three visits, perhaps the most conspicuous being the peccaries that come out to the open areas to forage in the late afternoon. This is a collard peccary, taking a quick break before getting that head back down into the grass. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 3200, f/2.8 at 1/100th of a second.
Have you ever photographed a Popped-Collar Peccary? They’re a little more douchey, and usually found on private college campuses in the Northeast. They’ve lost a lot of habitat since Abercrombie’s been downsizing, so I’m not sure how easy they are to find these days.
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La Selva is a protected rainforest about an hour from the capitol of Costa Rica that hosts all sorts of wildlife biologists and other scientists studying various aspects of the area’s flora and fauna. I’ve seen a great deal of wildlife there in my three visits, perhaps the most conspicuous being the peccaries that come out to the open areas to forage in the late afternoon. This is a collard peccary, taking a quick break before getting that head back down into the grass. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 3200, f/2.8 at 1/100th of a second.
Have you ever photographed a Popped-Collar Peccary? They’re a little more douchey, and usually found on private college campuses in the Northeast. They’ve lost a lot of habitat since Abercrombie’s been downsizing, so I’m not sure how easy they are to find these days.
He actually looks to be in the “Ready, Set, Charge” mode. Obviously, from your comments, afternoon grass tapas were more compelling!
You sure this isn’t just a Skinny Pig?
Ha! It does look like a skinny pig. But the collar is unique. As usual, wonderful capture.