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Nature can be far more bizarre than you might expect. What animals get up to when there are no human beings around would remain a complete mystery if not for the existence of trail cameras.
As autumn sets in and the days get shorter, we thought that it might be time to get you all in a spooky mood. That’s why the Bored Panda team has scoured the far corners of the internet to bring you the creepiest and most unnerving photos ever captured by trail cams. Scroll down for the eeriest pics. But keep in mind, it’s not just animals that ended up in the frame…
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#1
Possum Pulling Ticks Off A Deer's Face. Tick Infestations Are Serious In The Dry Months And Have Even Killed Young Ones. Possums Love To Eat Ticks. This Trail Cam Photo Shows How Nature In Balance Works
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#2
Trail Cam. Raccoons Stack Up For The Feeder
Trail cameras are incredibly versatile tools. They allow researchers, conservationists, and photographers to take pictures without disturbing the local wildlife or ecosystem. Though some wildlife photographers prefer lying in wait for the perfect shot, in some cases, that might be impractical, so they rely on trail cams.
#3
Curious Ancient Puppers Cautiously Inspect A Trail Cam
#4
Bald Eagle Size vs. Grey Wolf, Caught On Trail Cam
Generally, trail cams are motion-activated, weatherproof, and have infrared capabilities for taking pics in the dark. These tools are also known by a variety of different names, including wildlife cameras, remote cameras, game cameras, and even camera traps. The very earliest cameras of this type actually used tripwires to trigger the tool.
#5
Black Panther Caught On Trail Cam In Georgia
#6
Not Sure Wtf That Thing Is But It Was Caught On A Trail Cam Riding A Boar
Carl Bro 2 years ago
Yes sorry. It's not the most flattering picture of me.
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Xitxarel•lo Panda 2 years ago
I buy you the branch, but I think it's a koala riding .XDDDD
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Thee8thsense 2 years ago
Tinkerbell be wildin'. Too, I must say, the stilettos add a nice touch.
Hilary Mol 2 years ago
All you have to do is look at the shoes of the person riding the boar. That's clearly Lady Gaga hitching a ride after her "Bad Romance" video. I wouldn't want to walk in those hellish armadillo heels either.
Ovata Acronicta 2 years ago
Oh shoot, they've got the boars out. We ride at midnight, friends, the war begins.
rumple slunkskin 2 years ago
Spiders on a branch? I've seen so many creepy "eyes" in the woods, usually upon investigation I find they are Lil spideys.
Leslie Parker 2 years ago
Yeah, not a believer in a media that can be so manipulated. Got to see it with my own peepers. And even then…
Madonna Rose 2 years ago
This is the stuff they talk about on late night Coast to Coast Radio with George Noory station KQMS.
Christof Irran 2 years ago
Not that long ago I heard on the radio about a moose getting its antlers entangled with Hallowe'en decorations. Doesn't seem unlikely for that to happen to boars, too.
Omima mimi miki 2 years ago
like a month or something in the forefront not actually riding the boar
Analyn Lahr 2 years ago
Um...there's a mythical creature that rides boars but I can't think of the name. Is it a Brownie?
Madison Taylor 2 years ago
I think its a bug on the lens and, obviously, the boar is further away.
HyperSocialCheeseFoe 2 years ago
This might be staged, might not be, idc either way it’s still fun to look at these images
Mariele Scherzinger 2 years ago
A wendigo, perhaps? Depends on where this picture was made....
Trail cams can help gather visual data about the animal population in a given area and track their habits. For instance, you can use the photos and the time they were taken to track what animals feed when, how large their social groups are, and how different species interact with each other.
#7
11 Wolves Caught On A Trail Cam In Our Local Park
#8
Trail Cam Caught This- Owl Attacking Deer
For example, by tracking the local wildlife you might learn about some rather unusual but wholesome cross-species cooperation. Badgers and coyotes, both the top predators in their own respective food chains, actually hunt together for small animals in the American West. It’s the type of camaraderie that you’re likely to see in a Disney animation.
#9
My Uncle Has A Trail Cam At My Old Grandparents House Which Are Both Dead And The House Is Abandoned. The Camera Takes 3 Pics Every Time A Motion Is Detected.this Thing Only Appears In 1 Out Of 3 Of The Photos. No Idea. Not Saying Is A Ghost Cause I Don’t Really Believe Them
#10
Opossum Pushes Skunk In Pond
As National Geographic points out, coyotes and badgers don’t just have a transactional relationship either. They’re friendly with each other: they’re actual partners and suddenly friendship doesn’t seem like a ‘human-only’ trait anymore. Many of us wouldn’t have known about this without nighttime footage taken by the Peninsula Open Space Trust, a nonprofit group.
#11
Trail Cam Crawler?
#12
Fresno Nightcrawler - Caught On Yosemite Trailcam
However, it’s not just animals that can activate trail cams. Any significant or sudden movement can trigger the motion sensors. That means that these cameras can pick up people walking around the forest in the middle of the night and spooky, blurred objects that you can’t quite make out. Naturally, our minds go wild when looking at these photos, with our imaginations filling in the gaps and weaving theories about what exactly happened out there.
#13
Moved Into A New Development On An Old Farm And Set My Trail Cam Up
#14
What The Hell Is This.. Trail Cam Ghost?
Body heat can also activate these cams, when within a certain range of the detectors. This is a practical design decision. Trail cams don’t take photos or videos continuously because that would drain their batteries incredibly quickly. Some cams come with the ability to connect them to an external power source or even solar panels, so this gives them extra longevity.
#15
Taken On Friends Property Says He Feels Uneasy When He's Near This Spot
#16
Shawnee Oklahoma Trailcam
While some cameras store all the photos on internal memory cards, others can transmit all the data to you, wherever you might be. That means that, depending on the gear that you’ve bought, you could watch what’s happening in nature live, from the comfort of your office or home.
#17
10.19.19 My Trail Camera Captured A Strange Image. The Previous Owner’s Ashes Were Spread On Our Property
#18
Taken On My Elder Family Members Trail Camera In Ky
It’s perfectly all right to feel creeped out or unnerved by some of these pics. However, most of the photos featured in this list (probably) have a logical explanation about what’s going on. Faults with the motion detectors, infrared tech, flash, and the memory cards themselves can mean that some photos get taken when there are only harmless shadows around or that the image gets corrupted somehow.
Meanwhile, dirt on the lens, weird angles, the wind, animals too small or too quick to be noticed, or even random people passing by can make the entire scene seem creepier than it actually is.
#19
This Was Taken By A Trail Cam On My Dads Property, Other Than Et What Is This?
#20
Trail Cam Photo Captured After Lake Was Dug. Ghost Hunter Type Team Called Them Tree People
Themoonprincess 2 years ago
Why are these so called paranormal footages so blurred while the animal ones are clear? 🤨
Which of these photos spooked you the most, Pandas? Were there any shots that genuinely made your skin crawl and sent your imagination into overdrive? Have you ever set up a trail cam yourself? We’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic, so be sure to swing by the comment section and share your opinions.
#21
My Game/Trail Camera Captured This Under My House. Should I Pack My Things Up And Move Away?
Heather Resatz 2 years ago
That's a squirrel .. jumping away from the camera .. it's back legs and fuzzy tail??
#22
Uncle’s Trailcam, Landowner Stated A Tragic Loss Happened Here. Thoughts?
#23
Here Are Some Photos From The Trail Cam That Was Ripped Down In Reference To My Last Post For All You Crypto Zoologists To Debunk
Trail cameras offer a fascinating glimpse into the unseen lives of wildlife, capturing heartwarming and surprising interactions. In particular, they have revealed how animals, like opossums, play critical roles in natural ecosystems.
By showing their helpful nature in reducing tick populations, these unexpected interactions between species highlight the interconnected web of life, offering us a deeper appreciation of nature's wonders.
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UpQuarkDownQuark (he/hey you) 2 years ago
How to think logically: “I see a blurry, low resolution image. It must be a ghost.”
Tabitha 2 years ago (edited)
One always has to wonder if these are real or they had someone dress up weird and walk through the property once within range of the camera. Sorry to burst anyone’s bubble of be,if, but there are lots of charlatans out there who would do exactly that and claim it’s supernatural or Sasquatch or aliens or something, just to bet their 15 minutes of fame. Don’t get me wrong, I truly think these things just might exist, but I also need concrete proof, something set up using strict scientific method, 100% fraud-resistant, witnessed by unbiased scientists-and for the FIRST time, getting clear high definition pictures and videos where you can see every single detail. I am sick to death of fuzzy pictures that could be anything being touted as the real thing. I’m not gullible, I have to see clear pictures and proof they’re not faked, to even try to believe they’re real.
Losstar 2 years ago
yeah and like oh how convienient that its during night and its all blurry and dark
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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
This thread worked on the app when it was posted. It won't now. Weird.
Bored Retsuko 2 years ago
One of those articles that's entertaining thanks to pandas' comments.
Honcho Chorcoran 2 years ago
Instead of bitching about the app why don't you just use the website? Are you people not capable of learning from your mistakes and adapting?
UpQuarkDownQuark (he/hey you) 2 years ago
How to think logically: “I see a blurry, low resolution image. It must be a ghost.”
Tabitha 2 years ago (edited)
One always has to wonder if these are real or they had someone dress up weird and walk through the property once within range of the camera. Sorry to burst anyone’s bubble of be,if, but there are lots of charlatans out there who would do exactly that and claim it’s supernatural or Sasquatch or aliens or something, just to bet their 15 minutes of fame. Don’t get me wrong, I truly think these things just might exist, but I also need concrete proof, something set up using strict scientific method, 100% fraud-resistant, witnessed by unbiased scientists-and for the FIRST time, getting clear high definition pictures and videos where you can see every single detail. I am sick to death of fuzzy pictures that could be anything being touted as the real thing. I’m not gullible, I have to see clear pictures and proof they’re not faked, to even try to believe they’re real.
Losstar 2 years ago
yeah and like oh how convienient that its during night and its all blurry and dark
Load More Replies... Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
This thread worked on the app when it was posted. It won't now. Weird.
Bored Retsuko 2 years ago
One of those articles that's entertaining thanks to pandas' comments.
Honcho Chorcoran 2 years ago
Instead of bitching about the app why don't you just use the website? Are you people not capable of learning from your mistakes and adapting?
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