Great video Mike. Agility is an important skill in all lifeforms.
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All I ever get this time of year is does and the neighbor's mostly feral cats, and an occasional skunk.
Oh yeah, a sandhill crane flying by the other day tripped one.
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I photographed this-beat up, scarred muley doe from the side of the highway just outside of Ennis MT in July of 2019.
You can’t see them well but she look scratched up. Could be that she had survived a similar attack.
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Certainly persistent, as it was up and off again, but cats aren't known for enduring an extended chase.
Cookie once got a couple images of this guy, who I suspect endured a close call as well. Right:
Left: Same animal. From the heat waves, it looks like it was a little warm that day.
We see lots of deer with rips in their ears. Probably the best of handles for coyotes in their attempted take downs of fawns or yearlings. Left ear tip and slice in the right as well. That, or a fight with Mike Tyson.