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A bobcat's glowing eyes stick out at the Metolius Preserve.
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A coyote explores the Metolius Preserve.
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Coyote crossing at the Metolius Preserve.
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The coyote pauses on the log at the Metolius Preserve. Can you spot the second?
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Coyote crossings at the Metolius Preserve.
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The second coyote follows the first.
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Deer travel through the Preserve under the cover of darkness.
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A river otter takes a break from the current at the Metolius Preserve.
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Elk on the move at the Metolius Preserve.
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Elk on the move at the Metolius Preserve...
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Elk on the move at the Metolius Preserve...
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...followed by a big cat.
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The cougar is not too far behind the herd of elk.
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Cougar at the Metolius Preserve.
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The cougar's watchful eyes roam over the landscape.
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Did you know that cougars cannot roar? They purr like a house cat.
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Cougars make a home in the Western United States anywhere they can find shelter and prey.
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The cougar is also known as a puma, mountain lion or puma.
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Tails up at the Metolius Preserve. The tip of a cougar's tail.
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The cougar explores this trail at the Metolius Preserve.
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A quick kitty blur at the Metolius Preserve.
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Birds of a feather...
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...flock together at the Metolius Preserve.
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Did you know turkeys can run at speeds up to 25 mph and fly at 55 mph.
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This turkey has no trouble hopping over the log.
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Another turkey launches over the log.
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In the winter, elk convene into larger groups and
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These elk have found refuge and food at tour Metolius Preserve.
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These elk have found refuge and food at tour Metolius Preserve.