Here’s an example of symbiosis we never knew existed. For those of you who don’t know what symbiosis is, it’s when two different species of animals form a relationship that can be mutually beneficial for both. In this example, a possum gets an easy snack and the deer gets a free cleaning.
The most well-known symbiotic relationships are between birds that clean out the parasites from crocodiles’ textured skin and fish that eat parasites from shark’s underbelly. This, however, is something we haven’t seen before. Isn’t this neat? We can’t help but wonder if deer actively seek out possums for this.
Creepy Forest Footage
Several people have tried to debunk this trail cam photo, saying that it was either some type of prop, or CGI, but they haven’t quite been able to accurately define what this is. So, what exactly are we looking at? Is it some kind of strange creature we're not familiar with?
We could be wrong but it almost looks like it could be some type of foliage falling from the nearby tree. If it was just a leaf or an acorn or something, then it must be pretty close to the camera to make it look so big. That's our best guess. What do you think it could be?
Mama Bear With Her Cubs
Sometimes, a mama bear decides to take a leisurely stroll through the forest with her two cubs would follow closely behind her. On this particular night, Mama Bear stumbled upon a beehive in the middle of the forest. Honey is always a hit with bears, just ask Winnie the Pooh.
Not only are these captures great to see but they also provide biologists and researchers with important data when it comes to animal populations in certain areas. This trail cam is situated in Northern Florida and the data can help protect and conserve different species and help keep the ecosystem healthy.
What Is That?
This is a case of someone’s trail cam unintentionally picking up something that looks like it’s come straight out of a nightmare. It almost looks like it could be Bigfoot... But he doesn't exist, right? There have been many reported sightings of a large, ape-like creature in various forests and woodland areas.
But, despite many years of investigation and search efforts, no conclusive evidence has been found to prove the existence of Bigfoot. However, some people still believe and insist that Bigfoot is a real animal that has somehow managed to evade detection, and most scientists and researchers are skeptical of its existence.
A Pair of Grooming Panthers
According to the Biologists working at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, these two panthers grooming each other are siblings who were raised at the White Oak Conservation Center in Yulee since they were 5 months old. The FWC panther team leader reported that these two panthers were fit and healthy to be released back into the wild.
As with any wildlife rescue, the ultimate goal is to be able to release the animal back into the wild to aid in the recovery of this endangered species. It's estimated that 100 to 160 adult panthers remain in South Florida. We might not all live in Florida, but it's still great to hear about success stories like this one.