devils claw

[bravowhiskey]

was a hitch hiker designed for large animals. They readily clung to legs of buffalo, prehistoric camels, cave bears, etc.

Native Americans used them for both food and basket weaving.

I have had one or two jump on a bare leg and I will tell you it is a little uncomfortable.

After taking this pic at camp last night, I see a small surprise...

spirit bug in pic, see his shadow? Cool, I never saw it until after the shot.

 

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[old digger]

I remember finding those seed pods in Oklahoma. They make good tooth picks.

 

[Get-the-point]

That critter was waiting for his moment on national geographic, but since they never showed he took his chances for this photo op....kind of like rabbit ears behind the head.........lol...

 

[Twitch]

Found quite a few of those in Southern NM as well. I kept one for ~10 years but after 4 or 5 moves it finally got damaged and tossed. They're definitely cool.