Mystery fur?

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Bosterson
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Mystery fur?

Post by Bosterson » April 7th, 2014, 10:47 am

Ok Bobcat, what is it? :D

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Re: Mystery fur?

Post by BrianEdwards » April 7th, 2014, 3:26 pm

The black specks lead me towards bobcat. Mountain lion fur is more tan and longer.
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Re: Mystery fur?

Post by bobcat » April 8th, 2014, 6:20 pm

I am so honored!

I won't argue with Brian. Another possibility is coyote, which has a rather streaked pelt.

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Re: Mystery fur?

Post by BrianEdwards » April 8th, 2014, 7:02 pm

bobcat wrote:I am so honored!

I won't argue with Brian. Another possibility is coyote, which has a rather streaked pelt.
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