What Kind of Animal is This?

[flipper35]

Does not look canine to me. If you were to apply Occam's Razor it would be as likely to me a cat. Cats have been in that area since the 80s for sure from the sightings.

Also, the posture.

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by flipper35

Does not look canine to me. If you were to apply Occam's Razor it would be as likely to me a cat. Cats have been in that area since the 80s for sure from the sightings.

Also, the posture.

That's what I saw in the pic, a dog.

[Seahawk]

[flipper35]

Look at the rear paws and the front legs. Totally different posture and build.

I flipped the image and cut the front off to match the OP.

[targa911S]

Originally Posted by RKDinOKC

Chupacabra!!!! aaaaaaah!

Beat me to it!

[Craig T]

Originally Posted by Norm K

Drama queens? Why?

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A mountain lion would be far more dramatic, even exciting. Everybody wants to see a MTN lion...But a lowly coyote? Blah. MTN lions make news.

I walk my 150 lbs dog on a local trail that starts right outside my driveway. I can't tell you how many times people come off the trail all excited talking about seeing MTN lion tracks. Oh brother. Yotes are a dime a dozen across the country. What fun is the picture if its just a scared coyote.

[sammyg2]

Doan know what it is, but I ain't giving it no tree fiddy!

[Norm K]

Originally Posted by Craig T

A mountain lion would be far more dramatic, even exciting. Everybody wants to see a MTN lion...But a lowly coyote? Blah. MTN lions make news.

I walk my 150 lbs dog on a local trail that starts right outside my driveway. I can't tell you how many times people come off the trail all excited talking about seeing MTN lion tracks. Oh brother. Yotes are a dime a dozen across the country. What fun is the picture if its just a scared coyote.

Although our general area has a lot of coyotes, in my specific neighborhood they're not spotted nearly as often as lions are. Heck, along with lions, we see more bears, moose and elk near our home than do coyotes - and we're within the city limits.

That said, I have to agree with you that if it's just a coyote then it's no fun for the media.

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[fast_e_man]

The hindquarters look muscular. Yotes are scrawny. With a summer coat coyotes look especially scrawny. I did come across a pict of a cougar in a tree worth sharing.

[kach22i]

Dogs (including coyote) are capable of tucking their front legs under like that when cold.

Example:
https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photos-husky-lying-snow-image22669343

We will never know for sure what it is, heck of a guessing game though.

I do not think it is a big cat, but that was my first reaction.

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by fast_e_man

The hindquarters look muscular. Yotes are scrawny. With a summer coat coyotes look especially scrawny. I did come across a pict of a cougar in a tree worth sharing.

Certainly worth sharing but I hope she has a cushion or something protecting her vag

[Don Ro]

^^^
It's called Pubis Mons.

[Eric Hahl]

Originally Posted by RKDinOKC

Chupacabra!!!! aaaaaaah!

Dang it! Beat me to it.

[vash]

that is a crappy camera!! and why isnt the person taking the pictures saying

"hey, i got a pic of a _____"

[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by Don Ro

^^^
It's called Pubis Mons.

Twice in a week!

[Don Ro]

An observant fellow, you.

[kach22i]

Originally Posted by Don Ro

^^^
It's called Pubis Mons.

Great name for a punk rock band.

[Don Ro]

^^^
I like it.

[flipper35]

George, I don't think the animal is curled up and cold. Just sayin'.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by Tobra

Samsquanch

Originally Posted by RKDinOKC

Chupacabra!!!! aaaaaaah!

I got nuthin after those...