Track identification
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04/13/20 09:04 PM
04/13/20 09:04 PM
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Okay, I'm a little stumped. Washington State about 4500 foot elevation, definitely looks mustelid, kind of otterish but too big (even though it is a slightly melted-out). Much to big for marten, both loping and walking tracks.
Last edited by waggler; 04/13/20 09:06 PM.
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Re: Track identification
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04/13/20 09:09 PM
04/13/20 09:09 PM
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My first thought was otter, but I've never seen an otter track that big, no trail drag mark, and no otter habitat anywhere near (I have seen otter tracks in odd places though).
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Re: Track identification
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04/13/20 09:48 PM
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Rather rare in this area, but not unheard of. I'm not really too familiar with wolverine tracks since I've only seen a few sets of them. I'm not too sure about the size, are they too small for wolverine, also didn't notice much in the way of toenails.
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Re: Track identification
[Re: waggler]
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04/13/20 10:14 PM
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Wolverine is the only thing I could think of, definitely five toes. I'm guessing someone who has lots of experience could tell by the gait and distance between tracks??
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Re: Track identification
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04/13/20 10:24 PM
04/13/20 10:24 PM
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Looks like female wolverine.
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Re: Track identification
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04/13/20 10:56 PM
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1st pic: 5 toed track as big as the palm of your hand.
2nd and 3rd pics, a 3,3,3 pattern (but is really 4,4,4).
4th pic: a 2,2,2 pattern.
All of these signs scream large mustelid. Tracks are too large, and obviously furred, to be otter. There is really only one conclusion. Probably an endangered species in Washington so you will have to quit using that area so as not to disturb them!!! mt
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