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The Truth About Javelinas: Not Pigs, But Unique Creatures
TLDR Javelinas are often mistaken for boars or pigs, but they are actually a distinct species with unique characteristics such as fast running, lack of a visible tail, musk marking, and a strong sense of smell. They can be defensive when protecting their territory or young, and have been known to go after dogs in certain situations.
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The javelina is a distinct species that is not closely related to pigs or boars, and is often mistaken for one.
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Javelinas are often mistaken for boars or pigs, but they are actually a distinct species that can run fast, are smaller than boars, don't have a visible tail, and prefer to hang out in herds.
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Javelinas are distinct from pigs and have different noses, use musk to mark territory, have a great sense of smell, and are sometimes mistaken for rodents.
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Javelinas are often considered ferocious and defensive because they are protecting their territory or young, and getting too close to them can startle them.
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Javelinas are even-toed ungulates that bear the weight almost equally on their third and fourth toes, unlike horses and rhinoceroses who bear most of their weight on the third toe.
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Javelinas are generally herbivores, but they will eat meat if it comes too close, and they have been known to go after dogs in Arizona.
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Javelinas can have playful interactions with dogs, as seen in videos where they playfully interact and run around together.
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