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.
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.
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.
A Late Thanksgiving
Raccoons are instinctively adventurous, curious, and highly adaptive creatures. This nursery of raccoons had a family gathering in someone's yard. A late Thanksgiving perhaps? There are three in this photo taken by a motion-triggered trail camera. Of course, we don't know if there were more outside the view of the camera.
We're pretty sure their antics definitely woke someone up way before their alarm went off. Especially considering the fact that urban environments are practically a training ground for raccoons! With so many more options to forage, from garbage cans to bird food, these raccoons have lots to choose from.
Kung Fu Fighting
It’s so cool when the camera catches a squirrel right in front of it. Especially when it's a Kung Fu fighting squirrel. It looks like this little guy spent hours practicing his moves, watching Kung Fu movies, and dreaming of becoming a true master of the art, just so he can deliver this master kick.
From that day on, this squirrel became known as the Kung Fu fighting squirrel, and his legend grew throughout the forest. He finally found his true calling and taught other animals the ways of martial arts, and soon they too were able to defend themselves against any bully that came their way.