An older bobcat in the snow. The snow has covered this bobcat’s back after a heavy downpour of snow in the mountains. This is an older bobcat and is not nearly as on edge as the other bobcats in this area. This wildcat’s fur is very thick to keep it warm through the cold winter months.

Black Bears sleeping next to a tree in a winter snow storm. They are covered with snow and realize that it is better to keep close in order to stay the warmest. These bears have thick coats of fur and a lot of fat to help keep them warm also through harsh cold winter.

Coyote in the winter snow with a bushy tail in the background. This fella was very restless for some reason not for sure why. His winter coat of fur was very thick and he certainly must be warm under all of this fur. This kind of canine reminds me of a fox and a wolf combined.

These black bears are enduring the winter snow storm by keeping each other warm. I have never saw bears keeping each other warm like this in the winter snow. Amazing that these sleepy animals can endure such cold. I am nearly froze as the temperature is around 15 degrees. yet they seem content until they hear or smell me rustling around.