The targ is a herding animal native to Qo'noS, comparable in form to a Terran boar but with more tusks and spikes on its back. They are usually dark brown, although some are spotted. Targs are generally regarded as "vicious and destructive" animals. Klingons keep domesticated targs as pets and for livestock, and hunt wild targs for sport. The meat and heart of the targ is eaten, the heart being a delicacy and a speciality of some of the more popular Klingon restaurants, while their shoulder fat is used to make the unique ritual var'Hama candles. (TNG: "A Matter Of Honor"; DS9: "You Are Cordially Invited"; VOY: "Day of Honor")
The phrase "targ manure" has been used as slang to describe a lie, or a made up story. This term was used by Boothby. (VOY: "In the Flesh")
The Hamar Mountains are abundant with targ. (DS9: "You Are Cordially Invited")
Targ herds can be a collision hazard on Qo'noS; Klingon ground assault vehicles use targ scoops to clear the animals away from their path. (VOY: "Elogium")
Neelix recounted that Sarpek the Fearless was searching for his lost targ when he unearthed the Knife of Kirom. (VOY: "Barge of the Dead")
Both Martok and Worf owned pet targs at some point in their lives. (DS9: "Strange Bedfellows"; TNG: "Where No One Has Gone Before") One old targ that Martok had owned since childhood escaped after his wife, Sirella, 'accidentally' left the door of their home open while moving her belongings into the residence following their marriage. Despite being responsible for the loss of the dear creature, Martok later told Benjamin Sisko that he would "not trade Sirella for all the targs on Qo'nos". (DS9: "Strange Bedfellows")
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