The long, warm rays of the morning sun are breaking over the Temblors.
What better time to hang out with Mom and play?
Mom San Joaquin Kit Fox outside natal den
Mom popping back out of the den
Fetch that stick!
"Get her!"
It's interesting to note that while Dad mostly attacks and play fights, Mom generally licks and nips at the pups. That Mom - always part nurturer. Bet the boy puppies "hate" it. ;)
A pause for some vigilance
And relax. Well, as much as one can with 3 precious puppies
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References:
- Nature of a Man (this blog) - Carrizo Plain Triple Play
- Nature of a Man (this blog) - In a Family Way
- Nature of a Man (this blog) - The Terrible Twos
- Nature of a Man (this blog) - Kit Fox Family - Bonus Tracks
- Natural Areas Journal, Vol 31, 2011 - David J. Germano, Department of Biology, California State University Bakersfield - The San Joaquin Desert of California: Ecologically Misunderstood and Overlooked
- CSU Stanislaus Endangered Species Recovery Program - San Joaquin Kit Fox
- CSU Stanislaus Endangered Species Recovery Program - Recovery Plan for San Joaquin Kit Fox
Great morning. Nice to see these guys doing well at Carrizo.
ReplyDeleteThose guys don't stop moving huh? Constant moving pups.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see them spend so much time out of den in daytime.
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