This clever brunette spent her morning digging for shellfish along a shallow estuary. Coastal wild females seem to prefer shellfish and other sedentary prey, as they are rarely quick enough to catch fish and lack the ability to use tools like lines and n
When I presented myself to the female on the left, she ran off and I thought I was out of luck. Turns out she was just fetching her pride mates to give her alpha the chance to mate first. Fairly typical behavior, but adorable nonetheless.
This meadow female spends most of her life on all fours to remain concealed in the tall grass. Her days are spent foraging for seeds, tubers, and insects, and each night she builds herself a fresh nest. (Field Notes in Comments)