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Cautiously Curious. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Cautiously Curious
A resident ranch cat investigates the intruder, while keeping distance between them.
Meeting the new neighbors
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
February 21, 2008

The ranch cats weren’t real thrilled about their new neighbors. While curious, they knew enough to not get too close.

Photos by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!



Newcomer. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Newcomer
The steers keep their eye on the newcomer. A resident ranch cat goes over to check it out, but doesn't stay long. The skunk pretty much ignored the cat and didn't spray.

Striped Skunk. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Striped Skunk
The Striped Skunk is found across most of North America.

Black and White. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Black and White
A narrow white stipe extends up the snout to above the eyes. Two white stipes begin at the nape of the neck, and run back on either side of the midline on the back and meet again at the base of the tail.

Digging in the snow. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Digging in the snow
The skunk digs in the snow.

Hiding Hole. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Hiding Hole
Skunks commonly den beneath a building or in an underground burrow.

What's that, more fur?. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
What's that, more fur?

2nd skunk. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
2nd skunk
The second skunk comes out from under the trailer.

Two Skunks. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Two Skunks
In April or May, this pair will likely have 2 to 10 young.

Business End. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Business End
Fully armed, the Striped Skunk can spray their special stink almost 20 feet.

Just watching. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Just watching
As long as the cat stays put, he is safe. Which he knows to do.

Who's that?. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Who's that?
The skunk ignored the cat.

Running Skunk. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Running Skunk
Caught in mid-run, this skunk looks about ready to dive into a snowbank.

Not too close. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Not too close
Up on the 4th rail seems a good distance to watch from.

Exploring. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
Exploring

High and Dry. Photo by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online.
High and Dry
These two cats watch from a high perch.
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