Trail Camera Setup and Pickup: Hidden Mountain Pool (Arizona Wildlife)
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Published 2021-07-14
Fun facts:
Waterholes are classic ambush sites for predators. Look how nervous the deer is at 08:55.
Skunks will stomp to warn other animals they're about to be sprayed if they don't back off. That's what the skunk is doing at 09:40.
Listen closely at 12:54. The younger mountain lion lets out a little purr.
Species shown: Mountain Lion, Turkey Vulture, Black Bear, Coues Deer, Hog-nosed Skunk, Ring-tailed Cat, Mexican Jay, Gray Fox, Blue Grosbeak, and some sort of bat (please tell me if you know the species).
Trail Camera used: Browning Recon Force Advantage
All Comments (21)
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It is so peaceful and makes me think about how meaningful life is actually. Just being able to be alive and be conscious about it is such a gift.
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Deer takes a drink and thinks “ damn this tastes like a bear’s ass “
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The bear having a bath decompressing from a hard day is everything lol
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Love how the mountain lion just walks up and starts drinking without looking around. It knows it has nothing to be afraid of.
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The appearance of the second cougar in frame was magical.
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I didn't think I'd be seeing a bear having a bath today, that really made my day. :-)
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It's interesting how some animals are smart enough to recognize something different in their environment while others do not. The bear didn't surprise me...that the skunk sure did! Smart little guy.
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to share this intimate moment with a wild bear is such a privilege
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everyone else: quenches thirst politely by taking in small sips of water bears: sigh, my jacuzzi is ready at last!
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That's quite a diversity of wildlife and shows how valuable water is to all the different species when it's scarce and how they're forced to share it
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The mountain lion is nothing but muscle . What a beautiful face . A truly magnificently made animal .
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A great combination, and also displaying how stressful it must be to be alert 24/ 7 all your life
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The skunk was my favorite. I love how he charged the camera like he was going to spray. I'm surprised he didn't spray it! What a great camera location. I love all the animals!
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I love how mama bear is like "I just need a spa day" but her kid keeps bugging her. He's so curious and intrigued by everything, since he's new to the world everything he sees is something brand new and exciting. I love nature and all of creation. Please keep these magnificent creatures of the wild safe.
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That first bear was like “ugghh what a grueling day” 😂🐻. It’s so amazing how this small little pond can provide hydration & relaxation to a diverse range of animals!
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Omg, that bear cub was so cute. These temperature readings😳. It's amazing to see how a tiny pond can sustain such biodiversity in a harsh climate and landscape. Thank you!
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a complete delight. the most natural footage i've seen - i felt like i was invisible, sitting on the rock watching all those wonderful creatures. thank you
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I had to laugh at the little bear with it’s mama, she just needed a spa day and little bear wanted an adventure. The mountain lions were amazing, though, that kind of footage is priceless.
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Love how the skunk charged the camera! Thank you, this is pure joy seeing this.
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The next time you consider taking a drink from a mountain pool, remember it’s also a bear bathhouse
