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Lawn Critter Identification
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Lawn Critter Identification
May 12, 2014 at 2:51 pm
I almost dismembered some small mammals while mowing the lawn. I mowed right next to their hole. After I turned around, I saw something rustling around. It was a small mammal! Thank Pegasus it wasn't hurt!

Here are some photos that I took with my laptop. What are these?

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RE: Lawn Critter Identification
May 12, 2014 at 3:01 pm
Rabbits, maybe? Where in the world are you, anyway? Cuz small mammals where I am probably means something way different than in other places. Tongue
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RE: Lawn Critter Identification
May 12, 2014 at 3:03 pm (This post was last modified: May 12, 2014 at 3:04 pm by Coffee Jesus.)
I'm in suburban Illinois.

What makes you think rabbit?
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RE: Lawn Critter Identification
May 12, 2014 at 3:06 pm
So, just completely outside of the critter identification expertise of a guy from Australia. Tongue

That said, the feet in the first picture remind me of my sister's pet rabbit, so that's my guess, for the absolutely nothing it's worth. Wink
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RE: Lawn Critter Identification
May 12, 2014 at 3:11 pm (This post was last modified: May 12, 2014 at 3:20 pm by Coffee Jesus.)
I saw a small rabbit in my yard a few days prior. It wasn't as small as these, but smaller than most rabbits I see.
I have to say, I initially thought they were mice from the overall oblong shape of the one that was wriggling around outside the hole.

Maybe this is a good omen. Maybe I'm about to get lots of sex. Tongue
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RE: Lawn Critter Identification
May 12, 2014 at 3:43 pm
I think we can safely rule out Bigfoot. Beyond that I can't tell shit from the pictures on my phone.
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May 12, 2014 at 4:05 pm (This post was last modified: May 12, 2014 at 10:57 pm by Jackalope.)
(May 12, 2014 at 3:43 pm)popeyespappy Wrote: I think we can safely rule out Bigfoot.

You can't prove it's NOT Bigfoot. Tongue
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RE: Lawn Critter Identification
May 12, 2014 at 4:28 pm
Since they made a hole their home, I doubt it's squirrels. Rabbits, chipmunks, or possibly something else. Put on some gloves, get one out, and show us a clear picture.
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RE: Lawn Critter Identification
May 12, 2014 at 4:56 pm
(May 12, 2014 at 4:28 pm)Chad32 Wrote: Put on some gloves, get one out, and show us a clear picture.

I have somewhere to go tonight, and it will be raining tomorrow. I'll do it Wednesday.
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RE: Lawn Critter Identification
May 12, 2014 at 5:35 pm
You have an infestation of Andalusian burrowing rats. Highly venomous, this particular rat is known for its ability to sustain itself on virtually any food source, including (but not limited to) vegetables, meat, fruit, fish, and instant brownie mix.

Control can be complicated. Most often, they can be coaxed out of their burrows by bluegrass cello music, at which point you can snip off their antennae to disorient them. Bag them up and relocate them - common destinations are Methodist churches and Italian-owned restaurants that have the balls to serve curry.

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

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