Will swim if necessary. Poor eyesight, but good sense of smell that alerts them to enemies. Hearing is fair. Their alarm call is a barking cough or a clacking of the teeth. Will squeal if injured or terrified.
Grunts keep the herd together while feeding.
A scent gland on their hindquarters gives off a mild, skunky scent which helps to keep the herd together and mark territory. Members of a herd often rub their faces against one anothers' backs. Found in deserts, rocky canyons and brushland. Travel in herds of 6-30. Mainly active in the early morning and late afternoon, and takes shelter under a bush or boulder during the midday heat.