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.
Pupper
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.
Hello There
If that beak doesn’t look like it could tear smaller animals into kibbles and bits, we don’t know what does. Of course, it could also be that the angle the lens has on this bird makes it appear more menacing than he actually is. Birds of prey are awesome, but they can also be dangerous.
Vultures have often been misunderstood since they are scavenging birds that feed on carrion. But actually, vultures play an important role in many ecosystems by helping to clean up and dispose of dead animals, which can help prevent the spread of disease. It's also worth noting that some species of vultures are endangered.