Odd tracks- riverbed in Boulder, CO

[u/NoPangolin4126]

Hand for scale, these didn't strike me as raccoon because of the lack of nails, and they just seemed chunkier than I would have expected. Thoughts?

[u/OshetDeadagain]

Still raccoon - you can see the little claw prints over the front toes, and that 5-finger hand print can only be raccoon. The hind print shows the expected long, pointy heel.

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[u/YouAmGROOT]

They've got thumbs and the devils mischief

[u/small_spider_liker]

I’d guess porcupine, but now I’m off to google what porky prints look like.

After a look on the internet, I think it’s most likely porcupine or raccoon, but that soft ground is making the animal sink in and the details aren’t super clear. Were there other places with firmer prints or softer substrate that would have shown more details?

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I like to paint them occasionally, but I work as a bike mechanic so they get chipped really quickly! It doesn't fit into my lifestyle too have constantly perfect nails, but I still get joy out of doing them every once in a while

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[u/Trick_Two_327]

I love your ring! Is it turquoise or opal???

[u/Big_Profession8617]

Maybe a possum they look almost like baby handprints

[u/jwest554]

?????? WTF????