Targ

Targs are herding animals native to Qo'noS, they somewhat resemble terran bores but with spikes on their backs. The Klingons enjoy hunting wild Targ but also maintain agricultural herds for consumption and commonly keep Targs as pets.

Despite the popularity of Targ hunting, Targs are still so abundant on Qo'nos that herds can be a collision hazard; Klingon ground assault vehicles use targ scoops to clear the animals away from their path (Voyager episode: Elogium). Targs are also quite common on worlds throughout the Klingon Empire and it is not unusual to find live Targs on Klingon starships where they ae kept for food (ST game: Away Team and Enterprise episode: Sleeping Dogs).