Odd animals: Javelina
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40246)
United States
June 10, 2018 12:08pm CST
Did you know about a Javelina? I didn't until yesterday. I had went to an art fair - and someone who is an intuitive suggested that I shared qualities with the Javelina. I had no idea what it is, so I looked it up.
While I don't know how I like being compared to a Javelina - I did discover some interesting facts about this odd critter.
One could describe it's appearance as a cute, small pig. Though it isn't in the same family as the common pig. It's in the family called Peccary. *I don't know what that is, either*
Javelinas are also called "Skunk Pig" - as they smell strong due to scent glands on their backs.
So none of this is too flattering - however - Javelina are active at night, prefer hot climates, scrounge around for food, and generally peaceful - unless threatened. Well - those things seem to fit me well, except I scrounge at thrift stores and garage sales and not dumpsters.
So, I don't know if I share too much in common with the Javelina - I don't know what the "energy intuitive" meant by it all. But - it lead me to learning more about an animal I didn't know exists.
Some information verified at Wikipedia and the article from Arizona Leisure listed below :
Javelina aren't wild pigs but are actually members of the 'peccary' family that originated in South America. Javelina have become accustomed to being in close proximity to humans and will generally ignore people.
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@moffittjc (118555)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 Jun 18
I've never heard of this animal, but apparently it's pretty common in Arizona. Maybe I've never heard of it because I live in Florida! lol
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@moffittjc (118555)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Jun 18
@FayeHazel We have a lot of feral hogs in Florida, their populations are expanding exponentially it seems. They do a lot of damage to the environment, since they uproot just about anything in their way!
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
22 Jun 18
Lol, to be honest I don't know what I would think of little wild hogs running around
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
26 Jun 18
@moffittjc Oh wow. I didn't know wild hogs were a thing in Florida. That is surprising. Does sound like they could be destructive
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@saritflor (3914)
• Hungary
10 Jun 18
I guess there are plenty of animals I never knew they were even exist thanks for sharing this, how interesting.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
22 Jun 18
It's always amazing to me to find a new animal you didn't know about before
@saritflor (3914)
• Hungary
23 Jun 18
@FayeHazel yes also for me, and I think we only know 1% of all the animals actually living here no?
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
26 Jun 18
@saritflor I would tend to agree. Just today I read online that 90% of the animals that live in Madagascar, only live there and no where else
@just4him (307090)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Jun 18
They sound like a very interesting animal. I hadn't heard of it before either, though I did find this statement from the article interesting, and could even be applied to me.
They have become accustomed to being in close proximity to humans and will generally ignore people. If you try and approach them. they will simply leave the area, but if provoked and threatened they've been known to defend themselves with their long, sharp tusks.
I tend to ignore people and leave if there are a lot of people, especially people I don't know or have anything in common with. As for being threatened, I can defend myself, though it's usually verbally.
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@just4him (307090)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jun 18
@FayeHazel It is very important.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
22 Jun 18
It was a fun way to learn of a new animal... if nothing else.
I can relate to how you feel. Normally I'm ok as long as I don't need to talk to lots of people ... too many, easily overwhelming.
I like that bit about defending yourself. Important skill
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
10 Jun 18
I'm not sure that's a good thing, either.. But this was interesting!
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
22 Jun 18
Lol! My feelings exactly. At least I learned a little about these interesting animals
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@dgobucks226 (34405)
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17 Jun 18
In picking out your similarities to the Javelina you might want to go easy on the sweat glands 
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
22 Jun 18
lol! Ah yes, it has made me pay more attention to how I smell, I admit lol
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
26 Jun 18
@dgobucks226 lol! Usually my crime is wearing too much perfume
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A very unique post there Faye, lol.
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
10 Jun 18
Hi Faye. This is the first time I have heard of those animals. They look interesting for me.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
22 Jun 18
They're sort of cute.... sort of.... lol
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
23 Jun 18
@FayeHazel hahaha. They are unique. 
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
22 Jun 18
Ah yes! And if I do stink - please put some perfume on me lol
@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
22 Jun 18
Ah yes, it has made me pay more attention to how I smell
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
10 Jun 18
They look like the wild hogs here.
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@meinoutje (17)
• Germany
12 Jun 18
never heard of it but there are many animals that we don't know about. Did you know the Dumbo Octopus, no not a joke.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
22 Jun 18
Oh wow! That is quite the critter right there. Never did hear of the Dumbo Octopus, but it's sort of a cute little thing. Reminds me of this puffer fish a little. Photo: Pixabay
