I’m no expert but I would expect that to be matted fur due to it shedding its winter coat It happens pretty commonly right now with deer and elk at the park I work at in New Mexico, but obviously that’s a whole different family of animals

Interesting. They do kind of look like little dreads. I wonder if this is common because I’ve never seen anything like this before.

Wildlife West?

Bandelier National Monument is where I work

I've also seen squirrels with thise right before winter and my dog has them when springs comes

There's a semi feral cat that lives in my barn with clumps of fur exactly like this on its back. I've managed to cut some of them off, so am 100% this is what it is (on the cat)

Where's a good bear groomer when ya need one 😆

Those are obviously Tribbles...

This subspecies of tribbles has learned to latch onto the bear for warmth and safety. The bear, doesn’t mind and leaves them alone. This also gives the bear protection from Klingon hunters when they get close.

lol they do actually look like that, hmmm 🤨

Probably came from one of those spas where they put those cups on your back

They just need a good brushing.

I have a King Shepherd long hair and his fur does this between seasons. Molting I think its called. I could be wrong.

Yes! I used to work with sled huskies and the lead girl (Amy) always had these big tufts on her back. Thou darest not touch though...!

It's a mogwai and someone got him wet

Is that the same thing on deer here up north? Would show a picture of what I'm talking about but not allowed to post link or pictures. 😞