javelinas
Wild Southwestern swine
Javelinas are pig-like mammals native to the Americas, also called peccaries.
They resemble wild boars but belong to a different family.
Found from the southwestern United States through South America, javelinas travel in herds and have a reputation for aggressive behavior when threatened: We surprised a group of javelinas on the hiking trail.
Pig-like American mammal
- herdGrazing animals together
- desertTo leave behind completely
- SonoranOf a specific southwestern desert
- Arizona48th state admitted
Texas · snout · tusks · bristles · foraging · nocturnal · omnivore · saguaro
Outdoor space behind home
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
- garbageDiscarded waste material
- fencingCombat with blunted blades
- petsDomesticated companion animals
dogs · aggressive · charging · hiking · campsite · urban wildlife · coexistence · wildlife management
Original inhabitants of America
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
- spirit animalPersonal animal representation
- petroglyphsCarvings on natural stone
- indigenousOriginating in a region
Organized play or sport
- seasonYearly division or series
- licenseFormal grant of permission
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- bowRespectful forward inclination
trophy · meat · hides · tracking · blinds · feeders · ranch · guided hunt
Hunted animals as food
- gameyStrong-tasting, slightly off
- slow-cookedPrepared with prolonged heat
- barbacoaPit-smoked meat dish
- carnitasBraised then crisped pork
marinated · smoked · braised · chorizo · sausage · lean meat · free-range · sustainable
peccary
Pig-like American mammal
- herdGrazing animals together
- desertTo leave behind completely
- SonoranOf a specific southwestern desert
Arizona · Texas · snout · tusks · bristles · foraging · nocturnal · omnivore · saguaro · prickly pear
backyard
Outdoor space behind home
pets · dogs · aggressive · charging · hiking · campsite · urban wildlife · coexistence · wildlife management · repellent
Native American
Original inhabitants of America
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
- spirit animalPersonal animal representation
- petroglyphsCarvings on natural stone
indigenous · borderlands · regional identity · mascot · artwork
game
Organized play or sport
bow · trophy · meat · hides · tracking · blinds · feeders · ranch · guided hunt · public land
wild game
Hunted animals as food
- gameyStrong-tasting, slightly off
- slow-cookedPrepared with prolonged heat
- barbacoaPit-smoked meat dish
carnitas · marinated · smoked · braised · chorizo · sausage · lean meat · free-range · sustainable · tenderizing
- plant pestsaphids, aphid, caterpillar, mealybugs, mites
- Rio GrandeRio Grande, Rio Grande Valley, headwaters, river source, river basin
javelinaswild boars
Untamed tusked swine
feral hogs · hogs · swine · warthogs · razorbacks
javelinasmountain lions
Large American wild felines
cougars · jaguars · coyotes · bobcats · apex predators