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Picture No. 10762656

Cougar / Mountain Lion / Puma - preying on porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum). Note: quills in paw and leg. (Puma concolor) Date

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Concolor Cougar Cougars Dorsatum Erethizon Lion Lions Note Panther Panthers Porcupine Preying Puma Pumas States Quills


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Quill-y Cougar Chronicles - A Prickly Predicament!

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness the wild and untamed world of nature as a cunning cougar finds itself in quite the sticky situation. Picture No. 10762656 showcases an adventurous mountain lion attempting to make a meal out of a porcupine, but it seems our feline friend underestimated its prey's prickly defense mechanism. With quills firmly embedded in its paw and leg, this puma's face tells the tale of both determination and regret. As it contemplates its next move, one can't help but wonder if curiosity got the better of this predator or if it simply bit off more than it could chew! The image serves as a reminder that even the fiercest creatures must sometimes deal with unexpected consequences. It also highlights the incredible resilience and adaptability found within wildlife populations across North America. So let us marvel at Mother Nature's whimsical sense of humor as she presents us with this comical encounter between two unlikely adversaries. The picture not only captures a moment frozen in time but also offers an opportunity for reflection on how every action has its consequences – even for those at the top of the food chain!

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