Damaged tree bark?

[CrazedHoosier]

Just last night/today, these marks on a maple tree near my house have appeared. I have no idea what it could be. It looks almost peeled down. Since I live in Monroe County, IN, I don't think it could be a bear or mountain lion, so what is it?

 

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Damage done by woodpecker looking for insects

 

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