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Wildlife abounds in the hills around Mammoth, from deer and javelinas to hummingbirds and Gila monsters, one of which showed up right in their home’s interior courtyard.—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024 In Arizona, javelina records have been kept since 1970 and the Texas Big Game Awards established a javelina category in 2010.—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 11 Dec. 2024 See the fight Expect to see more of these Arizona animals
Because there is cooler weather in the winter months, there might be increases in sightings of coyotes, bobcats and javelinas, according to Game and Fish.—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for javelina
Word History
Etymology
American Spanish jabalina, from Spanish, feminine of jabalí wild boar, from Arabic jabalī
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