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2 Young Lions
« on: May 28, 2022, 09:24:44 PM »
Hmmm, should I be worried?  :)  While I was over picking up 5 piglets, these two young lions were out and about in broad daylight.  This is the second time in a week I have one of them on camera.  They are about 500 to 600 yards from the cabin.
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Re: 2 Young Lions
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2022, 05:21:11 AM »
Looks like good deer hunting area to me.
That's about the only time I see cougar sign,is where the deer hunting is best.
Great looking pics👍

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Re: 2 Young Lions
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2022, 05:50:49 AM »
Thanks, good catch, they would certainly eat your new critters and come back looking for more

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Re: 2 Young Lions
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2022, 06:28:03 AM »
Thanks, good catch, they would certainly eat your new critters and come back looking for more

I agree
Young cats are most likely your worst nightmare.
Keep an eye on your pets.

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Re: 2 Young Lions
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2022, 10:26:19 AM »
It also could be just one cat that paused there for awhile.  :twocents:

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Re: 2 Young Lions
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2022, 11:18:28 AM »
I bet momma isn't far off. And the dad may take care of these youngins.
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Re: 2 Young Lions
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2022, 12:50:00 PM »
Hey Fred, I can't zoom in, are they mottled still, or pretty smooth colored?

Littermates will stick together for awhile after Mamma boots them, but not that long. If they're still slightly spotted (faded) it's likely Mamma is still around. The two together are a pretty lethal killing machine, with Mamma, they're unbelievable (close to two kills per week.) If there's still prey around, they don't roam far until they're alone.

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Re: 2 Young Lions
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2022, 02:14:52 PM »
Hey Fred, I can't zoom in, are they mottled still, or pretty smooth colored?

Littermates will stick together for awhile after Mamma boots them, but not that long. If they're still slightly spotted (faded) it's likely Mamma is still around. The two together are a pretty lethal killing machine, with Mamma, they're unbelievable (close to two kills per week.) If there's still prey around, they don't roam far until they're alone.

In any case, definitely take measures to get some early warning.

Looks like they're mottled to me.  :dunno:
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Re: 2 Young Lions
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2022, 03:02:52 PM »
Worried ? , no, prepared yes.

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Re: 2 Young Lions
« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2022, 03:05:24 PM »
Are your cur dogs gone?lions  Still open - I wouldn’t shoot one but I would sure chase them. A tree or 2 will most likely convince them to find new area. Btw I got 2 bored blueticks would love to help 😂

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Re: 2 Young Lions
« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2022, 08:00:17 PM »
Saw moose close to your place recently, couple hundred elk within 30 miles and a few, darn few, deer.  Food is about but your new purchases would be a welcome snack.  Be careful out there

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Re: 2 Young Lions
« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2022, 08:54:18 PM »
Yea I had a moose in the yard a few days ago and a bunch of elk and deer on the same camera as the cats.
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Re: 2 Young Lions
« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2022, 08:01:52 AM »
The more I look at the photo taken at 1051, the more I think it is Mom and not a young lion.  Anyone else able to blow them up and look a little closer?
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Re: 2 Young Lions
« Reply #13 on: May 31, 2022, 08:13:32 AM »
Reminds me of this one from a long while back. This was a mile or so from my in-laws house and dairy goat herd. The goats have never been bothered knock on wood.

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Re: 2 Young Lions
« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2022, 03:09:30 PM »
 :tup: :tup:
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