What Animal is Damaging this Hammock?

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1. Wood rats and racoons love fibers for weaving into their nests.
   I see oaks, and around here that = wood rat.
   They even build a escape nest up in the oaks.
   Bears like dish soap and weird stuff like that.
   A bear would have ripped that whole thing down.

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   • I see what you’re saying and that does make sense. Why would a bear bother with a non-food item? Good point. Wood rats love the oak woodlands too.

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2. I don’t think it’s a homeless person (due to lack of paraphernalia). Absolutely beautiful yard BTW. I love the shade and the tree lighting.

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3. I’m going with a bear. They seem to like to thrash around with stuff more than say a mountain lion. Not too many animals around here could do that. Maybe a disgruntled neighbor? Set out a cam and see!

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4. We live on a ranch and find it very fun to put out a night camera and see the “nightlife” going on while we sleep. Worth doing to solve your mystery!

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   • Yes, put out a wildlife camera and show us! I’m going out to check mine now – usually the highlight of my day.

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5. If this type of damage is happening overnight, it’s a safe bet to surmise it is something other than a rat or rats. Must be a bear. Please encourge your neighbor to set up a camera and let us know when you’ve solved the Mystery of the Vexing Vandalism.

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6. *encourage

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7. Chupacabra or garden gnomes, only possibilities.

   I do like the game camera idea though! Got lots of weird critters here.

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