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Friday, July 26, 2019

Playful Coyote Pups

The coyote pups played happily outside the den over the past week. They played tug of war with a big branch on the ground. One pup pulled off a piece to tease his littermates.

One pup found a "toy" and brought it back to play with his siblings.

He even carried his toy as he climbed up on the branch. Another pup grabbed his hind leg and hauled him down to the ground.

I thought that it was super fun watching the puppy play, and even to watch the parents keep the pups in line (see video cover below). I compiled some of the best parts into a video.
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21 comments:

  1. easyweimaranerJuly 26, 2019 at 4:07 AM

    that's so super cute... and I forgot for a second that they are no pets ,O)

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  2. Yamini MacLeanJuly 26, 2019 at 4:27 AM

    Hari OM
    How kind of the pups to stay within the camera's frame!!! Loved the magpie keeping an eye on things too. YAM xx

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  3. Box Canyon Blog.comJuly 26, 2019 at 6:29 AM

    So cool to see them via secret cam

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  4. MadSnapperJuly 26, 2019 at 6:58 AM

    they are playing just like Baby and Cooper and Jake used to do, they all three loved branches and sticks just like these guys do. absolutely adorable pups

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  5. Molly the AiredaleJuly 26, 2019 at 7:06 AM

    Those pups were sure having a good time for themselves and that birdie wasn't too happy about something!

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  6. StephJuly 26, 2019 at 7:36 AM

    How cute to see them play together, especially loved the one that jumped almost straight up and on his sibling :)

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  7. QuinnJuly 26, 2019 at 8:16 AM

    Magpie: "You kids get off my lawn!"

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  8. Millie and WalterJuly 26, 2019 at 8:18 AM

    What a fun video. We especially liked that pounce move and also were interested in watching the magpie that was hopping around the pups.

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  9. My Mind's EyeJuly 26, 2019 at 8:41 AM

    Quadruplets...I bet Mama Coyote was glad to get them out of the den so she could tidy up.
    Was the squawking in the video the Magpie? We don't have magpies here
    Hugs Cecilia

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    1. KBJuly 26, 2019 at 12:47 PM

      Yes, that was the Magpie. They are related to crows and jays. They tend to announce to the world that a predator is around by squawking up a storm!

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  10. The Adventures of the LLB GangJuly 26, 2019 at 11:32 AM

    How fun to see the pups playing with the downed tree!

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  11. Tails Around the RanchJuly 26, 2019 at 11:38 AM

    Love how the mom stepped in to 'discipline' an offender when the magpies calls were ignored.

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  12. My GBGV LifeJuly 26, 2019 at 1:34 PM

    My mom loves coyotes, but now they are in the neighborhoods around here creating problems. They sure are cute out in the wild, though.

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  13. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥July 26, 2019 at 1:48 PM

    That bird was annoying - he seemed to be bossing the pups around. Love seeing them play.

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  14. SandeeJuly 26, 2019 at 3:27 PM

    Sometimes when we're on the boat we listen to them sing. Beautiful.

    Have a fabulous day and weekend. ♥

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  15. Brian's Home BlogJuly 26, 2019 at 5:38 PM

    How wonderful to see them enjoying themselves!

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  16. Berts BlogJuly 26, 2019 at 9:05 PM

    Wow, I just loved that and your country side is so incredibly beautiful. what a way to grow up

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  17. Bella Roxy & MacduiJuly 27, 2019 at 2:04 PM

    Love watching the coyotes...looks like weekend mornings at the river when there are a number of dogs playing. Love watching the pouncing.

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  18. Tweedles -- that's meJuly 27, 2019 at 3:41 PM

    We love this video KB!
    love
    tweedles

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  19. Idaho PugRanchJuly 27, 2019 at 7:54 PM

    A fun video!
    hugs
    Mabel & Hilda

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  20. jank1961July 28, 2019 at 11:19 AM

    They are so cute! I think because we don't see it much, we often don't think about wildlife playing in the same way our pets do. ♥
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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