This is a Weird Looking Bird
By Steve Helmer
@srhelmer (7029)
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
June 8, 2017 12:33pm CST
I must admit, I was very surprised to see this young woodchuck today. There were a couple of ladies walking their dogs a short time earlier in the exact same area I found this guy just resting on the trail.
I could tell it was a young one because, even though it stared at me the whole time I was taking its photo, it didn't make an effort to run away. I did, however, make sure to keep some distance between it and me. The last thing I needed to do was go to the hospital because I startled it and got bit.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
8 Jun 17
Yes he would bite for sure lol
He might like me as my head is wood.
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@TheHorse (220251)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Jun 17
It's interesting how some critters aren't afraid of humans when they're young. We have Western Fence Lizards everywhere here. The "experienced " ones scurry away. But the very young ones will jump on your hand for the warmth if you encourage them a bit (with a tap behind them).
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Jun 17
I like lizards. They are fun to watch.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
8 Jun 17
He is giving you a stare down.
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@srhelmer (7029)
• Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
12 Jun 17
The ones I've seen before usually just run away and I was actually surprised when this one didn't. The only time they are aggressive is if they are cornered. That wasn't the case. This one had plenty of room to run in any direction.
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