This message is from: "Paulaj Steinmetz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
This recent wildlife thread on the list has prompted me to write. Under unusual conditions, the wildlife we share our environment can exhibit "extreme" behaviors to adapt. The recent rains in the Midwest (19 INCHES in the past month I've been hearing) have flooded normal wildlife habitat. These critters usually stick to our woods and swamps, but the rains have driven them to higher ground - and into our backyards and streets! They will do what it takes to survive - even getting close to us - if their survival is at stake. Case in point - I was driving home late the other night from work - thru the city - and saw a coyote running down my (very urban) street with a rabbit in its mouth. I wouldn't think a coyote would be much of a threat to a full grown Fjord, but a family pet or new foal might get into trouble with one of these buggers. Being aware of what is going on in their environment - as well as our own - is the key for "peaceful" co-existence with the wild ones!
