This tiger is drenched in mud, probably as a means of cooling itself from the boiling sun. Tigers are known to sit in mud or water to regulate their body temperature on hot days. We’re not used to seeing tigers like this — it almost looks like it’s wearing a bathing suit.
Tigers have adapted to living in warm and humid environments but they also have thick coats of fur. In case you didn’t know, tigers are one of the few cats that actually enjoy swimming. Most cats are uncomfortable in the water and will go to great lengths to avoid it.
Coyote Deer Stand-off
This incredible photo captures what looks like a coyote trying to fight off two deer. It looks ready for action as it's baring its teeth and in a position that suggests it's about to pounce. The deer, on the other hand, seem curious about this strange critter. We don't think they've realized yet that it could be a threat.
It's an amazing shot that was probably taken a few seconds before action. Typically, coyotes don't prey on deer this size but they are opportunistic hunters and will hunt a wide variety of prey. However, this coyote is probably not big enough to take down a deer of this size.
Broken Camera
Oh dear, did this woodpecker mistake this trail cam for something to peck? Woodpeckers are known for their ability to peck and drill into wood using their strong beaks. There are over 200 different species of woodpeckers, so could it be that this is a new species of bird called the “camera-pecker”?
It's so close it must be inspecting the lens to see why it's so shiny. Perhaps it thought it'd find some kind of treat inside. Woodpeckers use their beaks to forage insects and also to drum on wood to communicate with other woodpeckers. It's quite fascinating that there aren't many other creatures who communicate this way.
Raccoon Riding a Feral Hog
Breaking News: Raccoon Spotted Hitching a Ride on this wild hog! In a surprising turn of events, a raccoon was spotted hitching a ride on the back of a boar in the forest. The raccoon was seen clinging to the boar's back with a determined look on its face as the boar charged through the underbrush.
The boar, on the other hand, was reportedly unfazed by the raccoon's presence and simply continued on its way, occasionally grunting in what some speculate to be approval. We're not sure if this is a new trend or just a one-time occurrence, but we're definitely keeping an eye out for any other unlikely animal pairings. Who knows, maybe we'll see a squirrel riding a deer next!
Giant Deer Buffet
It looks like the deer family might be celebrating a special occasion as they feast in the middle of the night. We were quite surprised to find out that deer are actually nocturnal and they only occasionally venture out during the day. They don't seem too happy about being disturbed, though.
The white-tailed deer, like other wild deer, is herbivorous and feeds on a variety of plants, grasses, sedges, leaves, and shoots of trees. They were probably happy to find something different on the menu. It looks like it was set up in front of the trail cam to see what animals are roaming through this wooded area.