🐾Mascot: "Javelinas"

Meet the javelina, a pretty unique and tough-sounding mascot that you won't find just anywhere. The javelina, which is a type of wild pig native to the Americas, is the official mascot of Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and it's also adopted by a few other schools. What's cool about the javelina is that it's the only college or university in the world to use this animal as its mascot 🐾. The story behind this choice is pretty interesting; back in 1929, the school's president was bitten by a javelina, but instead of getting rid of them, the students decided to make the javelina a symbol of their school spirit and toughness. Today, Porky the Javelina is not just a mascot but a champion, having won the 2024 Mascot Training Champion award for his energetic and creative performances 🏆. So, if you ever come across a school with a javelina mascot, know that it's all about embracing that tough and spirited vibe