javelina

noun

ja·ve·li·na ˌhä-və-ˈlē-nə

: peccary

Examples of javelina in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Keep pets away While javelinas may look friendly, their sharp teeth and hooves can pose a risk to both humans and pets. —

Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024 Other things that are increasingly normal: wildfire evacuations and animals typically associated with the desert below, such as roadrunners and javelinas. —

Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024 Sometimes a coati, a javelina or a roadrunner shows up in the parking lot. —

Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024 The White Tank Mountains are home to a variety of wildlife, including mule deer, mountain lions, bobcats, javelinas, and, most recently, some bighorn sheep that have returned to the area. —

Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for javelina

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