Have you ever seen a deer walking on its hind legs? While it may seem like an unlikely scenario, we now have proof that deer can practice this peculiar behavior. While it is unclear why this deer decided to walk on two legs, it could be that this is a learned behavior.
The sight of a deer walking on its hind legs is certainly a curious one and has captured the attention of many people around the world. It is not completely unheard of that animals learn new behaviors to better adapt to their surroundings and it certainly reminds us of how surprising nature can be.
Polka Dot Moose
We have never seen a moose with fur like that! What a special coat he has, we've never seen anything like it. Moose are not typically known for having a polka-dot coat. However, this looks like a young moose. Moose calves have a unique coloration when they are born, with white spots on a reddish-brown coat.
This helps them to blend in with their surroundings and avoid detection by predators. Occasionally, moose may have white or lighter-colored patches on their coats due to a genetic condition called piebaldism. This condition results in patches of unpigmented skin and hair, which can give the appearance of spots or polka dots.
White Snow
This snowy white deer is so beautiful! The only time he blends in must be in winter when everything is covered in snow. We didn't know that deer can be white or nearly all white. This coloration is due to a genetic condition known as leucism, which causes a loss of pigmentation in the deer's hair and skin.
Leucistic deer can appear almost completely white or have patches of white on their coat, but their eyes, nose, and hooves remain the typical dark coloration of their species. Given that white deer can't disguise themselves as well in nature, they become easy prey for hunters and other predators such as coyotes. It would be impossible for such a herd to survive in the wild.
When It's Raining
We've all wondered what animals get up to when it rains outside. No sun? No stress! Storms won’t dampen the spirits of this black bear. Even when it might be too rainy to hunt, there are still plenty of opportunities to fish. Whoever said fishing in the rain wouldn't be fun?
Bears live for the thrill of wrestling the behemoth sea monster on the other side of the lure. So when it comes to fishing, it would appear that it is a no-brainer any time of year. Come rain or shine, bears are always ready for a quick dip. Especially if it means they can get a tasty reward.
Coyote Style
When you've got a trail cam set up in the middle of nowhere, you're bound to find some interesting footage! However, you probably weren't expecting it to be this raunchy. It’s not enough that these two coyotes got caught in the middle of their intimate encounter, but they’re also both staring directly at the camera.
Nature can get pretty explicit, we just weren't expecting it to get this explicit! The flash of the lens or the sound of the camera must have caught their attention, making them look right at the camera, almost as if they are posing for it. Give the dogs some privacy!