A javelina is also known as a peccary or a skunk pig, and can be found in the southwestern areas of North America and throughout Central and South America. While javelinas look similar to pigs, particularly their snouts, they are not part of the pig family.
Unlike pigs, Javelinas cannot be domesticated as pets as they are generally too aggressive in nature. Javelinas mark their territories with their scent which can be smelt by humans which is how they have been given the name of skunk pig.
Showing posts with label wild animals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wild animals. Show all posts
01 February 2013
25 May 2011
A is for Antelope
Did you know there are 91 species of antelope? No, neither did I... but I did realise that most species of antelope are native to Africa.
The term antelope is used to describe all other members of the Bovidae family which do not fall in the category of cattle, sheep or goat.
Exotic game hunting has led to many species of antelope being imported all over the world, particularly the United States. There are wild populations of a number of different species of antelope in Texas, although not native to that area.
The term antelope is used to describe all other members of the Bovidae family which do not fall in the category of cattle, sheep or goat.
Exotic game hunting has led to many species of antelope being imported all over the world, particularly the United States. There are wild populations of a number of different species of antelope in Texas, although not native to that area.
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