We expect to find many wild animals on trail cams, but it’s quite unusual to find a puppy meandering through the woods. We wonder what happened here. Is this a puppy from a litter that lives in the woods or is someone taking it for a walk in their forest of a backyard?
Just the fact that this little guy is exploring means it must feel safe enough to do so, otherwise he would be waiting with the rest of the litter for his mother. We do hope he’s ok, it is important to provide proper care and attention to puppies to ensure they are healthy and safe.
This Wolf Might Have Issues
The shot of this wolf with his legs so weirdly positioned sure looks eerie. We're not sure, but it could be that this photo was taken as the wolf was turning, which gave his legs this strange position. However, like all living creatures, wolves can potentially have genetic issues that can impact their health and well-being.
It could be that this wolf has hip dysplasia, a condition in which the hip joint doesn't develop properly, causing pain and mobility problems. This condition is thought to have a genetic component and is more common in certain breeds of domestic dogs, but it can also occur in wolves.
Coyote Catch
This scruffy-looking coyote happened to pass by this trail cam with bird remains in his mouth. While coyotes mostly like to eat smaller mammals such as rodents, rabbits, and hares, they are still opportunistic predators and if they can find other prey, they will try to catch and eat birds, reptiles, and even insects.
Coyotes are feisty and determined hunters and can pursue birds on the ground or in the air, depending on the species and their hunting techniques. Coyotes have been observed by biologists and researchers as they catch a variety of bird species, including game birds, waterfowl, and songbirds.
Marten
This marten thought he could get his hands on some food from this bird feeder. Martens are part of the weasel family, which means they're agile and skilled climbers. As we can see, this Marten can easily scale this tree and reach the bird feeder but he probably won't be interested in the food as they are carnivorous creatures.
The footage of this Marten was taken in by a trail cam in Italy, which means this specific animal is considered an endangered species as their numbers are really low right now. However, other species of Marten, such as the American marten, have much healthier populations and are at risk or considered endangered.
Moo-vie Star
This cow looks like it’s doing the over-the-shoulder glance that celebrities like to give the cameras when they’re on the red carpet. She was definitely ready for her close-up when she got caught on this yard cam. Or maybe she’s looking over her shoulder because the sound of the camera startled her?
Cows can be easily startled or frightened, especially if they are not accustomed to human presence or sudden loud noises. Cows are usually docile and peaceful animals if they are treated with care and respect. However, they are large animals and can be dangerous if they feel threatened or cornered.