Another front range lion

cougarmagic · Post by **cougarmagic** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 5:11 pm

This one is somewhere in the area in and around some canyon or other near Mt Lukens. One of Hikin' Jim's neighbors, I think.

I would have loved to have this camera closer to the "trail" (it's not a people trail, just a game trail), but there was just nothing good to tie it to down there. I have to figure out something, because now I know I could get a really good shot of this lion - he has a regular schedule!

The lion is making a "scrape" when it squats down. They push a mound of dirt up with their back legs, then mark it with either #1 or #2. They don't bury their poop like housecats - they prefer to lay it right out there for everyone to notice. So if you ever see something all scratched up in the middle of a trail, you'll know why. (and please let me know if you do!)

Sorry it's grainy and dark...

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 4:58 pm

Cool stuff. Thanks for taking pics out my way. I'll be packing cat-nip from now on. "Nice kitty, nice kitty...kitty want some catnip?"

Thanks for the explanation of scrape. I had heard the term before but had a slightly different concept (I thought they left it in the scrape not on the mound).

Bill · Post by **Bill** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 5:49 pm

I have chunks of guys like you in my stool!

Sorry! Just reminded of that Saturday night live routine by the late Phil Hartman.
Cool video! 8)