Are javelinas Arizona's wild pig?

If you have been to Arizona, chances are you’ve had a javelina encounter, maybe crossing the street or even hanging out in a backyard. They look a little like pigs, seem to be everywhere and have become an unmistakable part of Arizona life. But what exactly are javelinas, and why are there so many of them here? This week on Valley 101, we get to know one of Arizona’s most recognizable — and…