Lobo, Rag and Vixen Being The Personal Histories Of Lobo, Redruff, Raggylug & Vixen

"Lobo, Rag, and Vixen" by Ernest Thompson Seton is a compilation of early 20th-century animal narratives that details the experiences of creatures like Lobo, the cunning wolf; Raggylug, the resourceful rabbit; and Vixen, the clever partridge, where it reveals their day-to-day existence and battles in nature. Each account highlights the complex connections between the animals and their environment while the main storylines portray their struggles against both animal predators and people. The opening story focuses on Lobo, the notorious wolf of the Currumpaw, New Mexico region. It details Lobo's fearsome reputation among local cattle ranchers, showcasing his intelligence and dominance as he commands a small wolf pack, continuously dodging the ranchers trying to stop him. From the start, the book also touches upon the unique experiences of characters such as Raggylug, the young rabbit learning how to survive. These opening stories create grounds for looking into each character's life, set against the realities of nature's challenges as it builds upon the connection between hunter and the hunted.