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Monday, August 10, 2015

Mountain Lion Monday - Kitten Glimpses

I discovered that a trail camera captured a few more peeks at the tiny mountain lion kittens as they passed under a bear marking tree with their mother. Their mother was probably taking them from one den to another. When they're so small, they stay in a den almost all the time.

The first glimpse was the collared mother with one kitten in front of her.
Mom was all business, herding her kittens toward their next den.
The second kitten was following close behind mom's tail. Look at the kitten's camouflage!
Like the playful kitten that he is, he decided to climb up a small rock. It gave us a better view of him!
With his stern mother keeping him moving, he didn't linger on the rock. He hurried back to his place in line.
I hope that we get more glimpses of these two kittens in the coming months!
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27 comments:

  1. zoepheedogsAugust 10, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    They are so cute! It's so awesome that we get to see these photos!

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  2. Brian's Home BlogAugust 10, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    It is so fun to see them!

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  3. The Daily Pip August 10, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    Absolutely precious! How long do they hold onto their spots and how long do they stay with their mom? Love these pics!

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  4. rottroverAugust 10, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    I love their spots!

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  5. SlimDoggyAugust 10, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    Such great shots - they are adorable...probably not the right word for majestic mountain lions, but...

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  6. NCmountainwomanAugust 10, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    Oh so sweet. I hope they continue to give us a glimpse of their lives.

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  7. ~Kim at Golden Pines~August 10, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    How lucky you are to get shots of this special family! I wonder how much my 5 little ones are like these two? :-)!

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  8. GOOSEAugust 10, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    Just amazing. They sure are cute.
    Blessings,
    Michelle

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  9. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥August 10, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    The spots are fascinating - are they part of their protection in providing a bit more camouflage? We can't wait to see more of them as they grow.

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  10. Bella Roxy & MacduiAugust 10, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    What a TREAT!! Hope they do some more moving...

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  11. Nancy JAugust 10, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    This is truly wonderful to see the little ones, and a careful watchful Mum.

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  12. Mary HoneAugust 10, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    So awesome. I am just thrilled to see them doing so well in an area.

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  13. Idaho PugRanchAugust 10, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    How awesome, they are so cute with their spots
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  14. The Adventures of the LLB GangAugust 10, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    Wow!! What great (and adorable!) camouflage!

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  15. DukeAugust 11, 2015 at 3:03 AM

    How cute they are☺

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  16. easyweimaranerAugust 11, 2015 at 4:30 AM

    I had no clue that they have a different fur when they are kittens... I wish them all the best and a good lion-life...

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  17. ZOOLATRYAugust 11, 2015 at 5:05 AM

    Amazing.

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  18. UnknownAugust 11, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    Love seeing them so much!

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  19. MurphyAugust 11, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Ah, how sweet!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  20. stellaroselongAugust 11, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    We didn't know they had spots how cute!!!
    stella rose

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  21. RubyAugust 11, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    OMD!!! (or should I say OMC?! ☺) ADORABLES!!!! I am so glads you caught them! I wanna say they are cuddly, butts Ma says not unless I likes a snooter full of claws! BOL
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  22. QuinnAugust 11, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    You are blowing me away with these mountain lion - and now mountain kitten - pictures! Just...WOW.

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  23. NanaNor'sAugust 11, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Incredible KB! I've missed coming by with our friends here, but now life will return to normal.
    Joy to you.
    Noreen

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  24. Tweedles -- that's meAugust 11, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    So spectacular!
    love
    tweedles

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  25. KBAugust 11, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Great questions, Pip! Mountain lion kittens start losing their spots when they are around 12 weeks old. The spots fade slowly and are still vaguely apparent when they are 8 months old (but you have to look very hard to see them). I think these are quite young kittens (maybe 6-8 weeks old?).

    Kittens stay with their mom for 12-18 months. At that point, they look almost as big as their mom. For the kittens I've followed in the past, I'd guess that they stayed for close to the full 18 months.

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  26. JoeAugust 16, 2015 at 5:44 AM

    Beautiful kitten.

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  27. MelonAugust 16, 2015 at 10:53 PM

    What great glimpses! And how amazing nature can be - what great adaptation to have spotty camouflage when young and vulnerable.

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