Big dude, originally uploaded by lotymor.
This is a caribou, also known as a water buffalo. They are HUGE! This one has a saddle (on the ground) and the biggest horns I’ve ever seen on one of them. We didn’t get a good pic head on (because the owner would have charged us) so you can’t really tell how far the horns curve in. Some of these guys are pretty tame but it’s not unheard of to run across a wild one in the jungle. I’ve been told to give them a WIDE berth or the sucker will charge!
January 21, 2007 at 5:51 pm
WOW…that thing is HUGE!! What did the boys say when they saw it? Sure makes my goats across the street pale in comparison!! hahahah
January 22, 2007 at 1:16 pm
Hi Amy!! Deana gave me your blog address (I don’t seem to have your email address!) so I thought I’d say hello. I took a peek at your blog, and it looks like you are having a great time – and could two little boys be any cuter than yours???? Wow – Swansboro does seem so far away sometimes, doesn’t it? We are in the opposite climate right now – about 6 inches of snow on the ground in Grand Rapids, MI. It’s beautiful, though. And we have been skiing/snowboarding quite a bit. Anyway, send me your email address so I can reach you! God bless you all while you discover new lands… Love, Julie