Can You Identify This?
Feb 27, 2022 17:35:25 #
Chance Logan wrote:
My apologies, JD750. Not knowing what this was, I also could not know which direction it traveled. If you are correct, (and no reason for me to doubt you) then that's just me 'assuming'...and placing my foot in the same direction - which would mean the image you are looking at is the rabbit going one way and me going the other. Appreciate the question. Helps me to know better next time.
No. You were headed in same direction. A rabbit’s main propulsion is by those powerful rear legs with the fronts mainly steering and supporting the body between hops. The rears stay together and the fronts touch ground one at a time. The faster a rabbit moves the further the rears hit the ground in FRONT of the fronts. A side photo would show the rear legs passing the fronts mid stride. You guy was moving slowly while the submitted photo by another poster was moving a little faster. If something had been chasing the bunny the back tracks would have been even further ahead of the fronts.
Ron
Feb 27, 2022 20:59:47 #
Feb 27, 2022 21:09:23 #
Feb 27, 2022 23:11:43 #
Chance Logan wrote:
I'm not a hunter, woodsman, or tracker. This is the first time I've seen these tracks. Seemed a bit odd since there is no pairing to indicate it is a four legged specie. They only show right in front of each other. For comparison I have a size 13 shoe.
Well, the big imprint was likely made by "homo erectus" . . .
Feb 28, 2022 16:14:55 #
Chance Logan
Loc: New England
Mr. B wrote:
Looking at the size of the prints coupled with the foot placement pattern I'd say gray squirrel.
Glad you stopped by,Mr. B. Looks like you are on your own with your guess. The squirrels are usually in groups around the feeder.
Feb 28, 2022 16:32:34 #
Chance Logan
Loc: New England
cucharared wrote:
No. You were headed in same direction. A rabbit’s ... (show quote)
Thanks, Ron, it all makes sense now.
Feb 28, 2022 16:34:04 #
Chance Logan
Loc: New England
inurr wrote:
Limu emu trying to escape Doug.
...you only get what you pay for...inurr. Thanks for the visit.
Feb 28, 2022 16:35:04 #
Chance Logan
Loc: New England
Blair Shaw Jr wrote:
A hoping rabbit track I believe and a nice one....... 
Glad to hear you liked it, Blair.
Mar 1, 2022 16:04:22 #
Chance Logan wrote:
I'm not a hunter, woodsman, or tracker. This is the first time I've seen these tracks. Seemed a bit odd since there is no pairing to indicate it is a four legged specie. They only show right in front of each other. For comparison I have a size 13 shoe.
Rabbit!
Mar 1, 2022 16:43:00 #
Chance Logan
Loc: New England
Sinewsworn wrote:
Rabbit!
Thanks for your visit, Sinewsworn. You agree with the majority!
Mar 1, 2022 16:50:27 #
Chance Logan wrote:
Thanks for your visit, Sinewsworn. You agree with the majority!
I gave my opinion. It matched others.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.