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A baby javelina hangs out with their mom in Ruth Russell’s backyard on July 23, 2019.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily StarJavelina yawn
Javelina yawn
By ROB BOONESouthern Arizona Wildlife Babies
Baby Javelina with mom
By Mark WolfsonJavelina visit
Javelinas walking through backyard
By lori nitidoShady Characters On the Prowl
3 of a dozen javelinas sighted across from our house this morning at 7AM
By Laurie FinzerSmile for the camera!
Javelina in our arroyo-"hamming it up"!
By William PolkinghornJavelina in Benson
In my parents backyard looking for food.
By Sara BrownJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Javelinda Doughty Kneifel posted this javelina photo.
Javelinda Doughty KneifelJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Mark Sadler posted this javelina family photo.
Mark SadlerJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader John Smith posted this Javelina photo.
John SmithJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Santanya Santa Cruz posted a photo of this poolside javelina.
Santanya Santa CruzJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Curtis J Kaufman posted this nighttime javelina photo. He wrote, "Had to build a three foot high planter to keep them out of the flowers and vegetables."
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Facebook reader Javelinda Doughty Kneifel posted a photo of javelinas snuggling.
Javelinda Doughty KneifelJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Rick Beck posted this photo of javelinas frolicking in Green Valley.
Rick BeckJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Javelinda Doughty Kneifel posted this javelina photo.
Javelinda Doughty KneifelJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Javelinda Doughty Kneifel posted this javelina photo.
Javelinda Doughty KneifelJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Javelinda Doughty Kneifel posted this family photo. She wrote, "It's fascinating watching the families in the wash. From behind a brick wall."
Javelinda Doughty KneifelJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Eunice Gregory-Richard posted this photo taken just outside her back door. "One night they were fighting right by my back door and even bumping up against the door. Scared me to death LOL"
Eunice Gregory-RichardJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Javelinda Doughty Kneifel posted photo. She wrote, "Don't worry, there was a high and sturdy brick wall between us! Big yawn!"
Javelinda Doughty KneifelJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader John Puertas posted this photo of street-crossing javelinas.
John PuertasJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Javelinda Doughty Kneifel posted this photo of a javelina with "pretty eyelashes."
Javelinda Doughty KneifelJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Mark Sadler posted this photo of a javelina rooting through a bag.
Mark SadlerJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Tré Navarrette posted this photo of thirsty javelinas who turned on the hose for a drink.
Tré NavarretteJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Marsha Conner McGaughy used a zoom lens to take this heard photo.
Marsha Conner McGaughyJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader John Smith posted this sleeping baby javelina photo.
John SmithJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Robbi Justice captured this encounter between a dog and javelina. "Glad there's a fence there!"
Robbi JusticeJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Odette Lee Solberg posted this photo by Steve Maushardt. She wrote, "This photo was taken by Steve Maushardt when I first moved away from Tucson and I was homesick! RIP Steve!"
Steve MaushardtJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Kelley Peters posted a photo of these nighttime visitors.
Kelley PetersJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader SJ Schmidt posted this javelina photo. He wrote, "One of those bad boys near Canyon Ranch."
SJ SchmidtJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Patricia Canady posted this family javelina photo.
Patricia CanadyJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Kelley Peters took this photo on the way home from the gym in Rancho Sahuarita.
Kelley PetersJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Harold Ebner posted a photo of the three javelinas.
Harold EbnerJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Marlene Leer posted a photo of a herd of javelinas.
Marlene LeerJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Melissa Shafer spotted this mom-and-child team while taking her baby to daycare one morning.
Melissa ShaferJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Sandy Shiloh posted a photo of a javelina waking up from a nap.
Sandy ShilohJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Veronica Ayala posted this late-night javelina photo. She wrote, "When my son was a month old, they were up for a midnight feeding also."
Veronica AyalaJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Santanya Santa Cruz posted a photo of this twosome.
Santanya Santa CruzJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Art Aldama posted a photo of javelinas caught in the act.
Art AldamaJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Doris Doug Evans posted this javelina photo taken in her yard on Tucson's west side.
Doris Doug EvansJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Kathy Erickson posted this javelina yard sale photo.
Kathy EricksonJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Facebook reader Bea Herron posted this yawning javelina photo.
Bea HerronJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Linda Wallace-Gray took this photo at her home in the Tucson Mountains. "This female javelina had twins although only one is in this picture. If you look closely this baby was just born as it still has its cord. She is a very attentive and caring mother. The herd comes by regularly and are very fun to watch." Submitted by Linda Wallace-Gray. Send us your javelina photos to eds@tucson.com, or post it to the Star's Facebook page at facebook.com/arizonadailystar
Linda Wallace-GrayJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Helen Horton took this photo of javelina and their babies from her backyard (in The Preserve in Dove Mountain) looking into the desert. Send us your javelina photos to eds@tucson.com, or post it to the Star's Facebook page at facebook.com/arizonadailystar
Helen HortonJavelinas in Southern Arizona
A cute one of 5 Javelina hanging out in the bushes near the riparian area in Tohono Chul Park Wednesday June 26, 2013, in Tucson, Arizona. There were 3 adults and 2 baby's. Photo by Benjie Sanders/Arizona Daily Star. Send us your javelina photos to eds@tucson.com, or post it to the Star's Facebook page at facebook.com/arizonadailystar
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A Javelina asking "what's this?" A herd of Javelina trying to keep warm under a large palo verde tree. Photo by John and Sandy Rees. Send us your javelina photos to eds@tucson.com, or post it to the Star's Facebook page at facebook.com/arizonadailystar
John and Sandy ReesJavelinas in Southern Arizona
This family of javelinas came to visit on the back patio of a residence on E. Stillwater Drive in Tucson, after one of their "family members" discovered the pleasantries of the property earlier that afternoon. Photo courtesy of Meitie Wilson. Send us your javelina photos to eds@tucson.com, or post it to the Star's Facebook page at facebook.com/arizonadailystar
Meitie WilsonJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Mama javelina and her two babies in a wash after a rain near her home. 2007. Photo Joyce Williams. Send us your javelina photos to eds@tucson.com, or post it to the Star's Facebook page at facebook.com/arizonadailystar
Joyce WilliamsJavelinas in Southern Arizona
Taken by Emily Sherman on June 20, 2008 near Saguaro National Park, East, of Javelina piglings feeding with their mother. Send us your javelina photos to eds@tucson.com, or post it to the Star's Facebook page at facebook.com/arizonadailystar
Emily ShermanJavelinas in Southern Arizona
I took this in my front yard today. I think it's a great reminder that javelinas are still wild animals and should be given plenty of space. I took this through my kitchen window. Send us your javelina photos to eds@tucson.com, or post it to the Star's Facebook page at facebook.com/arizonadailystar
John Smith via FacebookJavelinas in Southern Arizona
It may look like these three javelina are playing soccer with a pumpkin snatched from a neighborhood porch, but having fresh pumpkins on the porch can be dangerous to wildlife, pets and people. Send us your javelina photos to eds@tucson.com, or post it to the Star's Facebook page at facebook.com/arizonadailystar
John Rademaker 2007Javelinas in Southern Arizona
From the Arizona Daily Star's reader gallery. Send us your javelina photos to eds@tucson.com, or post it to the Star's Facebook page at facebook.com/arizonadailystar
Uploaded by: Charlotte C. (quail place)Javelinas in Southern Arizona
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