I have to admit, whenever I see wildlife running through my yard, it’s typically a squirrel running across the ground or a bird playing in the bird bath. And at night, maybe the occasional deer will walk through my front yard.
However, this right here is something I’d never expect to see in a million years… I’m talking about a fox basically dissecting another dead fox.
Okay, maybe not dissecting, but the living fox definitely is chewing off the tail of a dead fox, right in somebody’s backyard. Feels disrespectful…
In the footage, you see the fox gnawing on the dead fox’s tail, ultimately biting it off completely.
The fox takes the tail, drops it off in the backyard for a moment, then proceeds to run off with it.
I’ll admit, this is the first time I’ve ever seen something like this.
In the video uploaded to the awesome Instagram page, Nature Is Metal, they try to give their best shot at what this fox just might be doing with the tail:
“I’m gonna go long shot and say this fox is gonna use her buddy’s tail as nesting material. Fur and other insulating materials are good for lining their dens, making it a more hospitable environment to raise their pups.
Foxes will sometimes use the skin and fur of their prey to this end, but it’s extremely rare to see a fox using the fur or tail of another fox for such a purpose.
There isn’t much scientific documentation to support this behavior, making it all the more fascinating.”
Maybe he wants to make a hat?
Check it out:
Bald Eagle Swoops In And Steals Food From Fox, Who Takes A Bite Out Of The Eagle’s Tail Feathers
It’s no secret that bald eagles are some fierce predators.
They swoop in out of nowhere, snatch up their prey in the blink of an eye with their powerful talons, and fly off before anyone even knows what hit ’em.
These birds are even known for snatching up house pets like dogs and cats.
And if we needed another example of just how swift these creatures are, here it is.
A woman was videoing a fox that had some kind of food in its mouth. You can see the fox looking off in the distance, as if it sees something heading in its direction.
Next thing you know, a bald eagle swoops in from out of nowhere, and takes the fox’s food.
Not gonna lie, the woman’s reaction may be the best part of this video, as you can hear her scream:
“Oh my god!”
Seriously, she made it sound like she had just witnessed a murder or something.
The fox tries to fight back for the food it had worked to obtain, but is obviously no match for the bald eagle, as it flies off with the food as the fox attempts to chase the bird down.
Another intriguing part of this video, is that you can see just how big these birds are. The eagle is easily larger than the fox, as these creatures can grow up to 40 inches, and weigh between eight to 12 pounds.
Check it out:
Bald Eagle And Coyote Battle Over Deer Carcass In Montana
Talk about a heavyweight matchup between two of the most skilled scavengers in the entire animal kingdom…
A bald eagle squares off with a coyote for for what’s left of a deer carcass.
Two animals with a taste for deer meat, two animals who seize the opportunity to feast on fallen remains, but two animals that could not have more different reputations. The eagle being revered as an emblem for American patriotism… regal, elegant.
The coyote coyote on the other hand… a pest.
Although in the wild… nobody cares about reputations… it’s fight for your food or starve. And sometimes, it’s kill or be killed.
While the coyote has the size advantage in terms of weight, the eagles massive wingspan makes the canine look small by comparison.
Coyotes typically weigh 15-40 pounds and measure 3.5 to 4.5 feet long from the tip of the snout to the tip of the tail. By comparison, full grown bald eagles typically weigh 9-12 pounds on average, but their wingspans typically measure up to 6 or 7 feet long.
The video was taken in the Swan Valley of Montana, just north of Missoula, Montana.
The footage begins with the coyote patrolling the area hard, nose to the ground looking for this treasure trove of deer meat. However, he’s got some competition as the eagle lands in area as well after spotting the meat from the skies.
Just as the eagle begins feasting, here comes the coyote.
The eagle runs the coyote away from the meat a few times, but in its third attempt, the coyote finally is able to sneak a bite of the carcass. However, the eagle doesn’t back down and continues to attack the coyote, urging it to flee so it can continue to dine in peace.
The two animals continue to spar back and forth in this chess match, and at one point, a sneaky crow even tries to get in on the action.
Ultimately, the eagle ends up disappearing with a healthy piece of meat in its mouth while the coyote presumably was able to chow down on the rest.
It’s a draw…. where both players emerge victorious.
Bald Eagle Flying Away With Minnesota House Cat In Shocking Video
Watch your pets people…
These airborne predators do not discriminate between animal species, domesticated or wild. All they care about is their next meal.
Sadly, our beloved pets, whether it be small dogs or cats, are generally insanely easy targets for them. The same way one of these flying dinosaurs will swoop down on a rabbits, prairie dogs, and even fish, eagles think nothing of digging their talons into Fluffy, the 2-pound rodent you keep in your purse (sorry, that’s not a dog).
There are many stories of this out there, whether its an owl getting a dog, finding leashes in a nest or in this case an eagle flying with a cat. Hell, in some parts of the world, golden eagles have been known to take a run at small children.
It happens… small pets just look tasty to them. That’s why you should be on guard when in an area with known predators. They are sneaky, they are fast, and by the time you see them, it’s too late.
This video shows how easy they can manhandle a common housecat.
A women is driving filming an eagle sitting in a park.
You know something is off about the situation because an eagle never just sits in a park like its relaxing. There has to be something else going on…
That something else is quickly revealed when the eagle starts flying away. As it takes off a house cat that was in a ball takes shape again so you can tell what the eagle is having for lunch.
It near ripped it into two pieces.
And at first glance you see the eagle, but you don’t really get a feel for its massive size until it flies away, flexing that massive wingspan.
I hate to say it, but I can’t help but feel like it’s a little bit of karma. Outdoor house cats are the biggest killer of song birds in North America and this ones time comes to an end from another bird… seems slightly fitting.
The video comes to us from a fella up in Two Harbors, Minnesota:
“My dog, Keisha and I were driving around taking pictures of wildlife when I saw this Eagle sitting on the ground. He was arguing with two black birds. I decided to take a picture of him. This would be the first picture of an Eagle that I take.
As I started driving closer to him he wasn’t moving. So I decided to take a video of him. I thought him taking off in flight would make a great video. I was shocked. Did not see that coming.
My dog and I just sat there like, what did we just see?”
