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Couple claim they were spied on by bear with a camera

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A couple based in Connecticut, USA, are claiming that the government has illegally spied on them and their property via a bear with a camera. Yes, you did read that correctly. The couple has accused the state of fixing a camera to a wandering bear in order to film the goings on on their property.

Mark and Carol Brault have filed an injunction against the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Apparently the bear frequently visits the couple’s 117-acre property and was spotted wearing a device.

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Once again, tourists are getting too close to bison for photos

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Yellowstone National Park has had to remind visitors once again not to get too close to the wild animals in the park. Many tourists seem to view the bison and other creatures as photo opportunities, with many attempting to get extremely close to the animals. The bid for the perfect selfie or photo is never ending, it seems.

The latest instalment in the Darwin Awards Photography Edition sees a video of a woman within petting distance of a huge bison in Yellowstone National Park. Her friend is nearby taking a photo. Next, the animal gets startled and moves quickly towards the woman, seeming to head butt her with its horns.

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Rare albino giant panda caught on camera in China

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An incredibly rare sighting of an albino giant panda has been captured by a trail camera in the wild in South Western China. Thought to be the only one of its kind, the panda was filmed going about its business in the Wolong National Nature Reserve in Sichuan Province.

The albino giant panda is believed to be about five or six years old and does not appear to be suffering from any health problems, according to China’s state broadcaster CCTV.

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Viral Insta360 video reveals the secret life of a cat

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Have you ever wondered what your precious kitty does when they go wandering around the backyard and the neighborhood? Mike Prospero of Tom’s Guide attached an Insta360 camera to his cat’s collar in an attempt to see what the little fella is up to, and see it from the cat’s eyes. The video is quickly going viral, touching the hearts of all of us who love cats… And giving us ideas, too.

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Huge alligator filmed in Florida sewer system with robotic camera

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So the rumours are true. No, not the alien abduction ones, the ones about ‘gators living in the sewers. Well, the Florida sewers, at any rate. One maintenance crew got a bit of a shock when they discovered a fully grown alligator inside a storm pipe this month.

The stormwater crew were working for the City of Oviedo in Florida when they filmed the footage of the 5-foot-long reptile. At first, they thought they were seeing the glowing eyes of a toad staring back at them out of the dark. Fortunately for them, it is normal procedure to send a robotic camera to investigate rather than a junior team member.

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AI cameras help show regeneration of Australian outback after wild fires

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The impact of wildfires on the Australian outback and wildlife was devasting. The 2019-2020 season was particularly bad, causing unprecedented harm and affecting over 3 billion animals. Of course, it takes time for the environment to recover from such an event, and conservationists are monitoring the recovery via AI technology and a network of cameras.

Seven million photos from around 1,100 sensor-activated cameras in eight bushfire-affected areas across Australia were collected and analysed. The project is a collaboration between the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Conservation International, and local land managers.

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Whale with severe scoliosis captured by drone video

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Drone footage of a fin whale with a bad case of scoliosis was captured off the coast of Valencia, Spain recently. The huge mammel has an almost 90 degree angle in its spine. Happily staff from Valencia’s oceanarium, the Oceanografíc worked alongside the coast guard to rescue the stricken animal.

The 55 foot long whale was spotted off the coast of the town of Cullera, just south of Spain’s third largest city. The animal was struggling to swim and the captain of a boat alerted the emergency services.

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Scientists make drones out of stuffed birds

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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Well…actually, it’s a drone made out of a dead bird. Scientists at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology really are using the carcasses of birds to mimic real birds in flight for their drones.

Why you may ask. Indeed! The scientists apparently want to build a drone that can actually flap its wings in the same manner as a real live bird. The researchers have found that using real birds is far superior to using synthetic material to achieve this goal. Just don’t tell PETA.

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Photo of rare pink river dolphin wins Underwater Photographer of the Year

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An eye-catching photo of a pink river dolphin breaching the surface of the Amazon river sees Kat Zhou from the United States named Underwater Photographer of the Year 2023. Zhou’s photo ‘Boto Encantado’ perfectly frames this endangered species, whose numbers are falling year on year, by photographing it simultaneously above and below the surface at sunset.

“There’s a legend among locals that river dolphins, or ‘botos’, can transform into handsome men known as ‘boto encantado’ to seduce women,” says Kat. “Though I did not witness the transformation, I was enchanted by these beautiful mammals in a different way.” Underwater Photographer of the Year is an annual competition based in the UK that celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes, rivers, and even swimming pools. Here are the rest of the winning images.

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Comedy Pet Photo Awards opens 2023 submissions with some hilarious unseen images

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Comedy Pet Photographer of the Year is one of those contests that reminds us that life is better with pets. If you agree, you can submit a photo of your four-legged best friend and win valuable prizes.

The 2023 Comedy Pet Photographer of the Year is only hours away, opening for entries on 16 February. To inspire you and make you laugh, the contest shares some of the 2022 images we haven’t seen so far. And yes, they’re just as cute and funny as the winning images.

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