Cheeky Coyote Nips Leg of Unsuspecting Black Bear

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May 9, 2024 at 4:39 p.m.

A brazen coyote got the best of an unsuspecting black bear in a wooded area in Parkdale, Oregon, in April, sneaking up behind the bear, nipping its leg, and quickly running away.

Patrick and Ken Ruoff own the camera that captured the cheeky coyote. Ken told Storyful they have had wildlife cameras up for about 21 months, and this is the fourth time they’ve picked up a bear.

Ken said the fact their camera captured a large black bear was cool, but seeing a coyote successfully accomplishing such a “prank” was remarkable. Credit: Patrick and Ken Ruoff via Storyful

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