Rodents are mammals in the Order Rodentia.
Rabbits are often referred to as rodents as well and are not.
Javalina (Collared Peccary) are in the Order Artiodactyla
This is the same order as all hoofed animals such as deer, elk, swine, bison, antelop.
Javalina are the family Dicotylidae, while hogs are in the family Suidae.
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I always heard that they were rodents and that the mexicans would not eat them.
Most of the Mexicans in South Texas would trade you 2 deer for 1 javalina.
