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Strange what folks will accept as evidence for something unexpected, even D=
ave.
If the =91tree=92 by its tail is just a sapling of diameter ~9.1 cm (tricky=
to calculate for sure, it=92s not quite in the same plane as the cat), it =
could be our moggy Lilac (at ~50 cm long, Lilac admittedly is a large mount=
ain puss and overly well fed).
Emphasizes the need for proper calibration in any definitive figure. Extr=
aordinarily weak photo =97 looks blurry and out of focus, and what=92s the =
fan-like optical aberration on the image, Newton=92s rings? Operator needs=
to clean the optics or put in the camera for repair =97 Sasquatch photos a=
re better.
Who said =91extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence=92? I vot=
e house cat, size indeterminate.
Steve (location undisclosed)
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On Sep 14, 2018, at 6:29 PM, David <dwebster@glinx.com<mailto:dwebster@glin=
x.com>> wrote:
Hi Randy & All,
I agree Randy. A Cougar has a long tail which would stick out far beyon=
d the nearest tree. And a Lynx has a more compact body. Therefore Bobcat.
Yt, DW, Kentville
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From: "bdigout" <bdigout@seaside.ns.ca<mailto:bdigout@seaside.ns.ca>>
To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca<mailto:naturens@chebucto.ns.ca>
Sent: 9/14/2018 6:04:40 PM
Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Cougar photographed in Antigonish County?
I know a pretty good trapper who tells me its definitely a Bobcat!
On 14 Sep 2018 16:55, Randy Lauff wrote:
I don't think so. The tail of a cougar would stick out to the left of the c=
losest tree. To me, that tail ends at, or just behind the tree. I'd vote fo=
r bobcat.
Randy
_________________________________
RF Lauff
Way in the boonies of
Antigonish County, NS.
On 14 September 2018 at 16:29, Ken McKenna <kenmcken54@eastlink.ca<mailto:k=
enmcken54@eastlink.ca>> wrote:
Hard to say but I see what u mean
Ken McKenna
Box 218
Stellarton
NS B0K 1S0
On Sep 14, 2018, at 3:45 PM, Keith Lowe <Mythos25@live.com<mailto:Mythos25@=
live.com>> wrote:
Photos can be deceiving and they have to go on site and measure the trees t=
o be sure of the size but this sure looks like a cougar from this pic.
Keith
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<div>If the =91tree=92 by its tail is just a sapling of diameter ~9.1 cm (t=
ricky to calculate for sure, it=92s not quite in the same plane as the cat)=
, it could be our moggy Lilac (at ~50 cm long, Lilac admittedly is a large =
mountain puss and overly well fed). </div>
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<div>Emphasizes the need for proper calibration in any definitive figure. &=
nbsp; Extraordinarily weak photo =97 looks blurry and out of focus, and wha=
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;Operator needs to clean the optics or put in the
camera for repair =97 Sasquatch photos are better.</div>
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<div>Who said =91extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence=92? &n=
bsp; I vote house cat, size indeterminate.</div>
<div>Steve (location undisclosed)<br>
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<div>On Sep 14, 2018, at 6:29 PM, David <<a href=3D"mailto:dwebster@glin=
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<div>Hi Randy & All,<br>
I agree Randy. A Cougar has a long tail which would=
stick out far beyond the nearest tree. And a Lynx has a more compact body.=
Therefore Bobcat. </div>
<div>Yt, DW, Kentville</div>
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<div>From: "bdigout" <<a href=3D"mailto:bdigout@seaside.ns.ca"=
>bdigout@seaside.ns.ca</a>></div>
<div>To: <a href=3D"mailto:naturens@chebucto.ns.ca">naturens@chebucto.ns.ca=
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<div>Sent: 9/14/2018 6:04:40 PM</div>
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<p>I know a pretty good trapper who tells me its definitely a Bobcat!</p>
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RF Lauff<br>
Way in the boonies of<br>
Antigonish County, NS.</div>
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<div class=3D"gmail_quote">On 14 September 2018 at 16:29, Ken McKenna <span=
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<div id=3D"m_7181236132515294349AppleMailSignature">Ken McKenna
<div>Box 218 </div>
<div>Stellarton</div>
<div>NS B0K 1S0</div>
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