In the world of Nature and Wildlife Coyote MOM's get a big 10. Not like most all mammals Coyotes get a double whammy. Working around the clock. An amazing event to watch this curious animal "mine" for rodents. Hunting to survive and feed five little mouths takes all kinds of methodology, genetic makeup, patience and a wobbly head. Yes a wobbly head! Often the coyote follows paths in the wild created by routes of deer, elk, bison, or other coyotes. While trotting down the trail with some place to go........... What is it with animals and their ability to travel long distances and return to the same spot where they defecated three days earlier? Without a GPS. I am telling you.... and we say we are the higher beings! Anyway back to the coyote bobbing down the trail. Stop. Look down. With the body motionless the head turns about 10 degrees clockwise then slowly over to 10 degrees counterclockwise. This is repeated over and over. The anticipation of something great is seen in the eyes of the coyote. Kind of like my grandson's eyes when the word ice cream is mentioned. A cross between fire and lust! Then suddenly the coyote jumps straight in the air and drops front paws first to the ground like a drop hammer compaction tool. Instantly paws are flying, dust is spewing, then out of the carnage is a mouth full of dinner. Chewing like the coyote was enjoying his first Dagwood sandwich the delectable critter is dinner, desert, roughage and a shared meal all in one. Ok here is where my vote of 10 plays out. Mammals (not all) nurse their young. As does the coyote. Five mouths tearing at the nipples. I'll bet that OUCH in coyote is "YELP". Here is the kicker............just when she has had a gut full of nursing..LOL. Gut full.... Sorry stupid humor. Immediately after nursing the pups are nipping at her mouth. You guessed it. "MOM spew up some of the critter for us". "We are starving!" Then off again to bobble, dig, chew, nurse and spew. A vicious cycle until MOM says "enough!" "Your on your own" True dedication. True love. True undying commitment to the continuation of the species. Wow if we could all have the dedication.
In the world of Nature and Wildlife Coyote MOM's get a big 10. Not like most all mammals Coyotes get a double whammy. Working around the clock. An amazing event to watch this curious animal "mine" for rodents. Hunting to survive and feed five little mouths takes all kinds of methodology, genetic makeup, patience and a wobbly head. Yes a wobbly head! Often the coyote follows paths in the wild created by routes of deer, elk, bison, or other coyotes. While trotting down the trail with some place to go........... What is it with animals and their ability to travel long distances and return to the same spot where they defecated three days earlier? Without a GPS. I am telling you.... and we say we are the higher beings! Anyway back to the coyote bobbing down the trail. Stop. Look down. With the body motionless the head turns about 10 degrees clockwise then slowly over to 10 degrees counterclockwise. This is repeated over and over. The anticipation of something great is seen in the eyes of the coyote. Kind of like my grandson's eyes when the word ice cream is mentioned. A cross between fire and lust! Then suddenly the coyote jumps straight in the air and drops front paws first to the ground like a drop hammer compaction tool. Instantly paws are flying, dust is spewing, then out of the carnage is a mouth full of dinner. Chewing like the coyote was enjoying his first Dagwood sandwich the delectable critter is dinner, desert, roughage and a shared meal all in one. Ok here is where my vote of 10 plays out. Mammals (not all) nurse their young. As does the coyote. Five mouths tearing at the nipples. I'll bet that OUCH in coyote is "YELP". Here is the kicker............just when she has had a gut full of nursing..LOL. Gut full.... Sorry stupid humor. Immediately after nursing the pups are nipping at her mouth. You guessed it. "MOM spew up some of the critter for us". "We are starving!" Then off again to bobble, dig, chew, nurse and spew. A vicious cycle until MOM says "enough!" "Your on your own" True dedication. True love. True undying commitment to the continuation of the species. Wow if we could all have the dedication.
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After viewing these photos numerous times, there is something very appealing that draws me back. The detail and lighting provide a real sense of personality.
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