Examples of javelina in a Sentence
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Game and Fish described javelinas as appearing like wild pigs with peppered black, gray and brown hair with a faint white collar.
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The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2024
In Tucson, people with dogs are attacked by javelinas every three to six months because the animal may think the dog is a coyote, Hart previously told McClatchy News.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 2024
Javelinas tore up a Sedona golf course:Now some are arguing about its water use
What is a javelina?
—The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2024
Spot a javelina on your path?Here's what to do to protect yourself
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY.
—The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2024
Black bears, mountain lions and javelinas cool off in the river during summer.
—Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 30 June 2023
Earlier this month, a 58-year-old dog walker was treated for a broken leg after being blindsided and charged by a javelina in Tucson.
—Ellie Willard, The Arizona Republic, 20 Mar. 2023
There were a few pigs, a couple javelinas, a smattering of turkeys, and two waterbucks that stared dolefully from the distance.
—Dave Hurteau, Field & Stream, 4 Apr. 2023
Another javelina was found more than two weeks ago with an arrow in its face.
—Chelsea Curtis, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2021
The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2024
In Tucson, people with dogs are attacked by javelinas every three to six months because the animal may think the dog is a coyote, Hart previously told McClatchy News.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 2024
Javelinas tore up a Sedona golf course:Now some are arguing about its water use
What is a javelina?
—The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2024
Spot a javelina on your path?Here's what to do to protect yourself
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY.
—The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2024
Black bears, mountain lions and javelinas cool off in the river during summer.
—Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 30 June 2023
Earlier this month, a 58-year-old dog walker was treated for a broken leg after being blindsided and charged by a javelina in Tucson.
—Ellie Willard, The Arizona Republic, 20 Mar. 2023
There were a few pigs, a couple javelinas, a smattering of turkeys, and two waterbucks that stared dolefully from the distance.
—Dave Hurteau, Field & Stream, 4 Apr. 2023
Another javelina was found more than two weeks ago with an arrow in its face.
—Chelsea Curtis, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2021
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“Javelina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/javelina. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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