Thursday, June 9, 2016

Morning with Mom

7am on the Carrizo Plain.

The long, warm rays of the morning sun are breaking over the Temblors.

What better time to hang out with Mom and play?

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Mom San Joaquin Kit Fox outside natal den

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Mom popping back out of the den

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Fetch that stick!

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"Get her!"

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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. ;)

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A pause for some vigilance

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And relax. Well, as much as one can with 3 precious puppies

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4 comments:

  1. Great morning. Nice to see these guys doing well at Carrizo.

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  2. Those guys don't stop moving huh? Constant moving pups.

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  3. Wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

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  4. Interesting to see them spend so much time out of den in daytime.

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