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Southwest Wildlife - just for Dan Walters... :-)

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Posted by Ken Wyatt on April 6, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Southwest Wildlife - just for Dan Walters... :-)
While we were staying in Tucson, a bunch of javelinas stopped by to visit around 11:30 PM - maybe 8, or so altogether. They smell mildly like skunks. I was allowed to approach within 6-8 feet before they got worried - too busy scrounging for food, I guess. The orange on the extreme right was Sheila's flashlight as she helped my with my AF.

Dan, I'm no wildlife shooter, but if some animal walks in front of my camera, I'll shoot 'em! This one's for you!

Ken
Posted by Morris McClung on April 6, 2009 at 2:29 PM
No wall hanger, but a fun shot. I don't know if I would want to be within 6' of a javelina. :eek:
Posted by Todd Caudle on April 6, 2009 at 9:07 PM
I've heard these stinkers can be pretty mean. Glad they didn't surround you and demand some bacon and...oh, wait.
Posted by Dan Walters on April 6, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Pretty neat shot. Glad they did not come after you!
Posted by Timothy Tonge on April 6, 2009 at 10:05 PM
My 1st thought is amazed they didnt chase you, have heard not so good thigs about those animals.... interesting image!
Posted by Don Grall on April 6, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Neat situation to be in, like the others, I've heard javalinas can be quite nasty and it's a good idea to keep your distance.
Posted by Ken Wyatt on April 6, 2009 at 11:42 PM
I've heard they could be pretty mean, but these guys were quite timid and easily spooked by noises. I suspect if they were defending their young it might be a different matter.

Ken
Posted by Don George on April 7, 2009 at 5:36 PM
OINK OINK!
Posted by Mel Ladewig on April 8, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Those are some weird critters. Cool capture Ken.