They're relatively attractive animals, but -- and this is a huge but -- they're destructive. Badgers dig deep holes for themselves, leaving large piles of dirt around them. Worst of all, they don't stay in those burrows for very long. Instead, they move on to wreak havoc on another part of the yard. They're also ferocious and can run faster than a human, so there's no chasing them away.
I'm convinced that badgers are one of the reasons to own a telephoto lens.
Did you know that both male and female pronghorn have horns? And did you know that they're the fastest land mammal in North America? They can run up to 60 mph. Do you suppose that's why Wyoming's highway speed limits are so high -- so we can outrun the pronghorn?
This one was part of a colony living near Devils Tower.
(And if you're wondering why the picture is smaller than normal, it's because something has changed in Blogger, and the resizing feature doesn't work. Sorry.)
If you're in the mood for a meal, the Senators Steakhouse serves ... yes, you guessed it, bison.