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Salty Squadron

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After seeing a group of 15 Javelinas coming up from salt flats near here (another post coming about the flats), I learned that a group of these characters that look like wild pigs, but are another species altogether, is called a squadron.

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  1. A Creative Spirit Avatar
    A Creative Spirit

    I have also learned something!

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      I’m happy when I can share things that are new to someone.

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  2. Lana Avatar
    Lana

    Not up for cuddles I am guessing?

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      You guessed 100% correctly, Lana.

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  3. Edward Ortiz Avatar
    Edward Ortiz

    They can be a little scary when you’re sleeping outdoors and they decide to run all over your camp.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      I can’t even imagine, Edward. In my world that would be more than a little bit scary!

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      1. Edward Ortiz Avatar
        Edward Ortiz

        Yes, waking up to the noise of a squadron while you’re sleeping on the ground is not fun.

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      2. Lana Avatar
        Lana

        Come to England – just a few harmless squirrels 😉

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      3. Edward Ortiz Avatar
        Edward Ortiz

        That sounds so much better. Thank you.

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  4. annemariedemyen Avatar
    annemariedemyen

    They look like a cross between a wild pig and an armadillo. 😯

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      They sure do, Anne!

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  5. Forestwood Avatar
    Forestwood

    Wow. So interesting!! A new species to learn about!

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      They’re definitely their own characters, Amanda. I read somewhere in my research that they have a connection to pigs many generations ago (like a million years ago or so, lol).

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  6. Betty Avatar
    Betty

    I first thought they were wild pigs, too. Are they as destructive as feral hogs? Thanks for the lesson!

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      I’m not too sure about their overall behaviours, Betty. I did learn that they’re shy and frighten easily “unless” they feel threatened or have babies in tow. Then, they can be aggressive and dangerous. There are lots of them around here in South Texas, so I’ll definitely be researching them more.

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    explorenewness

    Interesting! I’ve never seen those in real life. And I’ve learned something new. Thanks!

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      You’re very welcome, Lenore. Have a great day!

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