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Their little cousins could be found far away from the Aspen feeding frenzy.
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Lockett meadow was the land of giants this trip.
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These were the largest pear-shaped puffballs I'd ever seen!
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Observing their tissues gave clues that they were definitely a different species than their smaller cousins.
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This fully mature one was the size of your fist!
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These Lycoperdon pyriforme were what I was used to seeing.
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And while we're on the subject of giants...
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...this fellow was huge!
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Here is a look at his underside.
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And there wasn't just one or a few of him...
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In fact, there were DOZENS!
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After a full day, I easily had seen a hundred of them.
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And the following several images demonstrate their photogenic qualities...
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