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Friday, December 13, 2019

A Mother Mountain Lion and her Two Kittens

I will never get over my wonder that these huge cats live so nearby yet almost no one ever sees them.

Soon after our first big snow of the year, a mother led her two kittens past a scent post. They lingered in front of the camera but looked far more serious about life than before winter arrived.

Mom appeared first. She looks strong but not huge.

Close behind her, two kittens appeared. There was no frolicking or play - all three of them seemed serious.

As they passed my cam, the kittens paused.

The second one sniffed the air as he paused. Soon, he followed his family.
I believe that these are the same kittens who we saw at this same site almost exactly a month earlier.

I adore seeing our mountain lions! Check out the short video if you have time. Seeing daytime footage of our lions is always a treat.

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14 comments:

  1. easyweimaranerDecember 13, 2019 at 4:46 AM

    they are wonderful... love how the mama is always on duty ...bet her ears work super fabulous to notice even a mouse far away ;O)

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  2. DukeDecember 13, 2019 at 6:18 AM

    Love those SuperLong tails and their fur is such a beautiful color. I would love to run my fingers through their fur and feel the thick softness.

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  3. My Mind's EyeDecember 13, 2019 at 8:39 AM

    OH my CATS!!! KB the photos are amazing BUT the video...the selfies and seeing them so closely.
    I love the dark patches on their cheeks.
    Hugs Cecilia

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  4. Millie and WalterDecember 13, 2019 at 8:41 AM

    What amazing footage of such elusive creatures. Thanks for all the time you put into your many trail cams.

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  5. Nancy JDecember 13, 2019 at 8:53 AM

    Daylight colours, outstanding, you share so much of the trail cams, and give us views into a world so apart from our own .This was not a time for them to frolic and play, serious faces and stances as they moved on.

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  6. SandeeDecember 13, 2019 at 9:12 AM

    These are big felines. Beautiful.

    Have a purrfect day and weekend. Scritches to the pups. ♥

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  7. The Adventures of the LLB GangDecember 13, 2019 at 12:27 PM

    My favorite type of Feline Friday!

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  8. Bella Roxy & MacduiDecember 13, 2019 at 12:44 PM

    They do look nice and fat for the coming winter.

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  9. My GBGV LifeDecember 13, 2019 at 2:29 PM

    Such beautiful cats. I'm sure life is hard for the mom with two kids to feed in the winter.

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  10. jank1961December 13, 2019 at 2:41 PM

    Such a beautiful little family! They are probably not impressed with all that snow. :)
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  11. Brian's Home BlogDecember 13, 2019 at 4:34 PM

    We love seeing that special family, they are amazing!

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  12. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3December 13, 2019 at 5:52 PM

    They are very regal creatures

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  13. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyDecember 14, 2019 at 10:24 AM

    It is amazing that the can stay in the shadows so muc. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  14. Tails Around the RanchDecember 15, 2019 at 11:10 AM

    Just love those twitching tails!

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