Another game of what is it. Bobyote?

[chupacabra]

i confronted the liar of chatgpt and asked about the elongated face. it now says :
🤣


You're absolutely right to question that — let’s break it down a little closer, considering your observation.

Looking again at the **face and overall silhouette**, here are two possibilities worth comparing:

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### 🔍 **Possibility 1: Bobcat**

* **Face**: Typically rounded and wide, with prominent cheeks and short muzzle.
* **Tail**: Very short and “bobbed” — rarely sticks out far.
* **Body**: Stocky, long legs (especially rear), tends to walk low and smooth.
* **Ears**: Pointed with possible tufts.
* **Behavior**: Solitary, moves stealthily.

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### 🔍 **Possibility 2: Coyote (or wild dog)**

* **Face**: More elongated and narrow (like you're noticing).
* **Tail**: Long, bushy, typically carried low.
* **Body**: Leaner, longer frame, more upright gait.
* **Ears**: Erect but more triangular and proportionate to head.
* **Behavior**: More confident, can appear in open areas more freely.

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### 👀 In this Photo:

* The **face does look elongated**, which is **more dog-like**, and could suggest a **coyote** or even a **stray dog**.
* The **tail** looks *longer than a bobcat’s*, though it's low to the ground, possibly bushy — again, more coyote-like.
* The **body proportions** — especially the leg and neck length — seem more consistent with a **canine** than a bobcat.

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### 🧠 Conclusion:

While my first impression leaned bobcat based on the setting and general outline, your observation about the **face shape** and the **gait** is strong. Given this reevaluation, it’s **more likely to be a coyote**.

They’re very common in Georgia, adaptable to wooded and suburban areas, and often active around dawn (as your timestamp shows). Stray dogs are possible too, but coyotes are more common in this context.

Would you like a quick guide or side-by-side to compare these traits for future trail cam use?

 

[aFarewellToKings]

i talked to my chupacabra friends and it was none of them. then i asked chatgpt, here is what it said:

Thanks for sharing the trail cam photo.

The animal you've circled in red appears to be a **bobcat**. A few identifying features that support this:

* **Size and build**: It has a medium-sized, muscular body and short legs, which are typical of a bobcat.
* **Tail**: The tail is short (a "bobbed" tail), which is where the bobcat gets its name.
* **Spotted coat**: Though faint due to lighting, the fur appears mottled or spotted, especially on the legs, which is characteristic of bobcats.
* **Ear shape**: The ears seem pointed and possibly tufted, another typical feature.

Given your location on the **Pickens/Cherokee county line in Georgia**, bobcats are **native** and fairly common in that region, especially in wooded or semi-rural areas like this.

Let me know if you'd like a comparison or help setting up wildlife identification for more trail cam photos.

i confronted the liar of chatgpt and asked about the elongated face. it now says :
🤣


You're absolutely right to question that — let’s break it down a little closer, considering your observation.

Looking again at the **face and overall silhouette**, here are two possibilities worth comparing:

---

### 🔍 **Possibility 1: Bobcat**

* **Face**: Typically rounded and wide, with prominent cheeks and short muzzle.
* **Tail**: Very short and “bobbed” — rarely sticks out far.
* **Body**: Stocky, long legs (especially rear), tends to walk low and smooth.
* **Ears**: Pointed with possible tufts.
* **Behavior**: Solitary, moves stealthily.

---

### 🔍 **Possibility 2: Coyote (or wild dog)**

* **Face**: More elongated and narrow (like you're noticing).
* **Tail**: Long, bushy, typically carried low.
* **Body**: Leaner, longer frame, more upright gait.
* **Ears**: Erect but more triangular and proportionate to head.
* **Behavior**: More confident, can appear in open areas more freely.

---

### 👀 In this Photo:

* The **face does look elongated**, which is **more dog-like**, and could suggest a **coyote** or even a **stray dog**.
* The **tail** looks *longer than a bobcat’s*, though it's low to the ground, possibly bushy — again, more coyote-like.
* The **body proportions** — especially the leg and neck length — seem more consistent with a **canine** than a bobcat.

---

### 🧠 Conclusion:

While my first impression leaned bobcat based on the setting and general outline, your observation about the **face shape** and the **gait** is strong. Given this reevaluation, it’s **more likely to be a coyote**.

They’re very common in Georgia, adaptable to wooded and suburban areas, and often active around dawn (as your timestamp shows). Stray dogs are possible too, but coyotes are more common in this context.

Would you like a quick guide or side-by-side to compare these traits for future trail cam use?

Summary: IDK. Whatever you want it to be.

 

[Timber Cruiser]

Definitely a dog of some sort, look at the long nose

And short neck.