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Is this a Cat Print??

Discussion in 'Predators and Pests' started by Bleenie, Nov 22, 2010.

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  1. Nov 22, 2010 #1
    Bleenie

    Bleenie Wyan-DO's

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    I was keeping my eyes open when i headed out to feed the cows this morning and spotted this big print in the snow. Wondering if it's a cat print? Bobcat? I am sure not Cougar since they're way bigger. Second picture is the dogs print for comparison.

    Bobcat Print??
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    Dog's Print:
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  3. Nov 22, 2010 #2
    Soaring Chicks

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    I would say no. It's a dog or in that family. The first pic shows claw marks in the snow. When cats walk their claw are not out.
     
  5. Nov 22, 2010 #3
    Cindiloohoo

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    They look like the same animal, just that the second print is fresher than the first print.
     
  7. Nov 22, 2010 #4
    Mervin

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    The pads don't look like a feline either. It's hard to explain, but the main pad should have lobes in the back and not be concaved.
     
  9. Nov 22, 2010 #5
    Bleenie

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    Scarlets been inside so it must have been a Coyote... I totally spaced on the claws being out. okay so coyotes are normal. I was just worried that stupid cat might be back after the birds. Thanks guys [​IMG]
     
  11. Nov 22, 2010 #6
    JAK Rabbitry

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    Indeed cats walk with their claws retracted and wont leave claw impressions in their tracks. Although the cheetah in the only cat that has non-retractable claws. So yeah its probably a cheetah.
     
  13. Nov 22, 2010 #7
    Caincando1

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    Dog or maybe a wolf. It's hard to explain but a coyote track makes an X in the middle of the void between the pads.
     
  15. Nov 22, 2010 #8
    Karrie13

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  17. Nov 22, 2010 #9
    Carols Clucks

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    If you were on the other side of the state, could be a wolf, but likely on that side.....a dog
     
  19. Nov 22, 2010 #10
    lcoil79

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    I would like to second the cheetah suggestion. [​IMG]
     
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