Fellow Flexers:
Here, in rural BC, it's calving season.
I can't imagine what it's like, after 8 months in a nice warm womb, to be
tossed out into the snow - even if it is a relatively mild -1C (or 30.2F if
you are in the US.)
Their mothers lick them clean soon after birth, and most calves can walk within
30 minutes of birth.
Here's one, with her mom, who cannot yet walk...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/155735425@N05/49670918052/in/dateposted-public/
And, getting her first bath...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/155735425@N05/49670626791/in/dateposted-public/
This little one had been abandoned by his mom. S/he had not been properly
cleaned off and was shivering. It is, sadly, a common problem with first time
moms and I don't fancy it's chances.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/155735425@N05/49670625846/in/dateposted-public/
Everywhere you look, there are Bald Eagles in the trees, waiting. They won't
bother the little ones, but they will swoop in to pick up the placentas. Yum!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/155735425@N05/49670904972/in/dateposted-public/
All taken over a 15 minute period, around 10:30, this morning.
Enjoy!
David.
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