Giant Moose Coming Through
This moose looks almost like he’s ready for his close-up. He’s staring directly at the trail cam, almost as if he’s trying to strike a pose for it. It’s not quite ‘Blue Steel’ but he’ll get there one day. For now, he should probably just focus on getting enough nutrients for the cold winter.
As the largest member of the deer family, a male moose can stand over 6.9 ft and weigh over 1,400 lb. If it was just us guessing, we’d say this guy looks pretty big. Even though moose aren’t known for being aggressive, we certainly wouldn’t want to face this guy alone in the woods.
Bird Beak
Some birds, such as this heron, are known for their ability to eat relatively large fish despite their small size. Herons have long, sharp beaks that are designed to impale fish and hold on to them. The beaks are also serrated, allowing the birds to grip and tear flesh from the fish.
Despite the small size of their beak, these birds are some of the most impressive hunters in the animal kingdom! It's pretty cool to see footage of this remarkable accomplishment. Well, as remarkable as it is to us, it's probably just another meal for this beautiful freshwater heron.
Standing Wolverine
Did you know that Wolverines, which are a type of mammal in the weasel family, are capable of standing on their hind legs? We didn't know that until we saw this photo! This behavior is usually used when they are trying to reach something, such as food, or to climb up a steep slope.
However, it seems here that this guy is just trying to get a better view. Wolverines are very muscular carnivores, they resemble small bears more than anything. Wolverines have quite the reputation for being ferocious and for having strength that is way out of proportion in comparison to their size.
Gator vs Raccoon
Trail cams are set up in remote locations, like this swamp out in Florida, to find some unpredictable footage. From the description, this raccoon was hanging out for a while on the bait tray eating some dinner when the gator thought the raccoon looked like HIS dinner! He pounced and almost caught him.
Fortunately, this is one lucky raccoon and it was able to get away without being eaten. As this raccoon has probably noticed, it's essential to respect other predators' habitats and avoid getting too close. If you happen to encounter an alligator, it's best to give them plenty of space and avoid any sudden movements or loud noises.
Deer Running
Everybody you know is going to the Jersey Shore or Miami Beach for their vacation, but you'd rather spend your time in the great outdoors. Getting the chance to spot some wildlife is what you'd much rather be doing than waiting in line for a slushy with other sweaty people. That's probably why trail cams were set up in the first place!
This trail cam captured a deer as he was running away from a shot fired. Now, finding a deer running on a trail cam is not that remarkable. However, finding a deer running while we can still see the smoke from the shot is pretty rare. While we're not sure if the deer was shot or not, this footage tells a story.