All predators attack the weakened animals (old, young, injured)--it's insane to go after ones that are in their prime--chances of injury or death are much higher. Note that we humans try to go for the bucks with the biggest racks, which denotes they're older and have lived through a few breeding seasons.
Yeah, must have been a young one. They're ambush predators, and usually (from what I understand) kill with the first strike. This one looked to be almost playing, which is how cats learn to kill.
This one definitely learned something that doesn't kill fat ladies with walkers.
Like many species, the noble Jaguar is known to attack weakened prey.
ReplyDeleteAll predators attack the weakened animals (old, young, injured)--it's insane to go after ones that are in their prime--chances of injury or death are much higher. Note that we humans try to go for the bucks with the biggest racks, which denotes they're older and have lived through a few breeding seasons.
DeleteOh but mountain lions are one of mother nature's most magnificent creations.(with sarcasm).
ReplyDeleteYeah, must have been a young one. They're ambush predators, and usually (from what I understand) kill with the first strike. This one looked to be almost playing, which is how cats learn to kill.
ReplyDeleteThis one definitely learned something that doesn't kill fat ladies with walkers.
Looks like the mountain lion noticed she had some meat on the bone.
ReplyDeleteLeopard, head too big for mt. lion.
DeleteWhich reminds me...need to get some cat treats. Ohio Guy
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