The targ is a herding animal native to Qo'noS.
Comparable in form to Terran boars but with spikes on their backs, targs are usually dark brown, although some may be spotted. Klingons keep domesticated targs as pets and livestock and hunt wild targs for sport. The meat of the targ – including the heart – is eaten, while their shoulder fat is used to make var'Hama candles. Targ herds are considered a collision hazard on Qo'noS; Klingon ground assault vehicles use targ scoops to clear the animals away from their path.