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Eye spots
This puma, who had a guanaco carcass nearby, was nearly invisible in the tall grasses were it not for her eye spots. Pumas are ambush hunters and their coloration conceals them very well in the tall grasses, were it not for those highly visible eye spots seen on her ears from the rear in this shot. There is a lot of speculation about the purpose of the eye spots, which are found on many wild cat species, but not much consensus. Patience was needed to see if she would to go back to her carcass and start feeding, maybe allowing a few more shots of her.
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Terry Allen
on May 12, 2019Thanks a lot, Byron!
Byron Fair Photography
on May 12, 2019Very nice shot.
Terry Allen
on May 11, 2019Thanks for all the nice comments, Bill, Janet, John, Gene, Elizabeth, Rick, Loyd, Frank, Donna, Gail, Linda, Judy, Greg&Rose and God's Child!
God's Child
on May 11, 2019Well camouflaged!
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Greg&Rose Photography
on May 11, 2019Wonderful shot of this stalking cat
fotoeffects
on May 11, 2019Neat capture! I did not know these markings were called "eye spots." Interesting.
Lgood
on May 10, 2019The puma is very camouflaged in the high grass. I think the eye spots are cool, but like you mentioned even the experts can't agree on why.
The Curious Camel aka gail
on May 10, 2019You sure get close to the wild animals. Please be safe.
Donna McCommon
on May 10, 2019Great capture!
Franks-Focus
on May 10, 2019Great eye & well captured