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Posted by Ballpark Frank (66.58.236.31) on 09:56:40 03/23/13
In Reply to: Lord of the Rings Tree posted by Bison
Bison,
I had not thought about this while we were wandering through there, but seeing this photo, I am drawn to wondering just what critter or critters might have rubbed on certain parts of that tree, producing that polished effect. I'm always on the lookout for "sign" when off-trail, wondering what critters inhabit the area. Up on that forested ridge, we were a fur piece from the nearest elk habitat. You might remember we saw very little elk scat, if any. I don't remember seeing any bison pies either. Given the lack of large mammals, thus lack of winter kill/carcasses, plus typical lodgepole pine "in the caldera" lack of ground cover/edible vegetation, I would be plenty surprised to run into a bear up there. I have no idea who is polishing the trees. Just wonderin'..............
Ballpark
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