Bear cub adjusts trail camera with 'surprisingly good results'
A bear cub in Northern Minnesota re-adjusted a Voyageurs Wolf Project trail camera, leading to the camera capturing some pretty good footage of wildlife in the Voyageurs National Park area. Researchers with the Voyageurs Wolf Project say the cub "did a much better job than most of its comrades" when it comes to adjusting trail cameras. And a few weeks later, the bear came and checked on the camera.
A bear cub in Northern Minnesota re-adjusted a Voyageurs Wolf Project trail camera, leading to the camera capturing some pretty good footage of wildlife in the Voyageurs National Park area. Researchers with the Voyageurs Wolf Project say the cub "did a much better job than most of its comrades" when it comes to adjusting trail cameras. And a few weeks later, the bear came and checked on the camera.
Watch: Minnesota bull moose captured on trail cameras
Researchers say moose are not common in the area, but over the past few years they've captured "quite a few bulls on camera."
Researchers say moose are not common in the area, but over the past few years they've captured "quite a few bulls on camera."
Minnesota bull moose captured on trail cameras
The Voyageurs Wolf Project on Friday shared a compilation of videos of a bull moose in northern Minnesota captured over the years. Researchers say moose are not common in the area but over the past few years they've captured "quite a few bulls on camera."
The Voyageurs Wolf Project on Friday shared a compilation of videos of a bull moose in northern Minnesota captured over the years. Researchers say moose are not common in the area but over the past few years they've captured "quite a few bulls on camera."
Montage of Minnesota trail cam footage by Voyageurs Wolf Project
The Voyageurs Wolf Project on Thursday shared a montage of the best footage they've captured on their trail cameras in hopes of spurring donations to the organization on Give to the Max Day in Minnesota. To donate: https://crowdfund.umn.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=1687
The Voyageurs Wolf Project on Thursday shared a montage of the best footage they've captured on their trail cameras in hopes of spurring donations to the organization on Give to the Max Day in Minnesota. To donate: https://crowdfund.umn.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=1687
Cougar spotted on trail cam in Northern Minnesota
A cougar was captured on camera for the first time by the Voyageurs Wolf Project, the group announced.
A cougar was captured on camera for the first time by the Voyageurs Wolf Project, the group announced.
Video: Bears destroy trail camera in northern Minnesota
Two bears in northern Minnesota took out their apparent boredom on a trail camera.
Two bears in northern Minnesota took out their apparent boredom on a trail camera.
Bears go after Voyageurs Wolf Project trail camera
Two bears in northern Minnesota were sparring with each other and then went after - and destroyed - a trail camera that was placed by the Voyageurs Wolf Project.
Two bears in northern Minnesota were sparring with each other and then went after - and destroyed - a trail camera that was placed by the Voyageurs Wolf Project.
'Rare' blonde wolf captured on camera by Minnesota researchers
Researchers in northern Minnesota captured a blonde wolf on a trail camera, calling the coloring of the wolf "very rare" for the area.
Researchers in northern Minnesota captured a blonde wolf on a trail camera, calling the coloring of the wolf "very rare" for the area.
Rare 'blonde' wolf captured on camera by Minnesota researchers
The Voyageurs Wolf Project on Friday posted video to social media showing a rare 'blonde' wolf, saying it's a rare coat color for wolves in northern Minnesota and the first wolf with "light, creamy colored fur" they've captured on camera. (This video is looped.)
The Voyageurs Wolf Project on Friday posted video to social media showing a rare 'blonde' wolf, saying it's a rare coat color for wolves in northern Minnesota and the first wolf with "light, creamy colored fur" they've captured on camera. (This video is looped.)
Fat Bear Week comes to Minnesota
Alaska isn’t the only place to find fat bears this time of year!
Alaska isn’t the only place to find fat bears this time of year!
Watch: 4 wolf pups in northern Minnesota captured on trail camera
Four wolf pups were captured on Voyageurs Wolf Project's trail cameras, suggesting the pups have survived into September.
Four wolf pups were captured on Voyageurs Wolf Project's trail cameras, suggesting the pups have survived into September.
4 wolf pups in northern Minnesota captured on trail camera
The Voyageurs Wolf Project's trail camera captured video of four wolf pups from the Half-Moon Pack in the Voyageurs National Park area of northern Minnesota. Researchers just checked the trail cameras, with this footage (it's looped) being the first of the pack's pups this year. The video is from early August. Researchers say there's evidence the four pups have made it to September.
The Voyageurs Wolf Project's trail camera captured video of four wolf pups from the Half-Moon Pack in the Voyageurs National Park area of northern Minnesota. Researchers just checked the trail cameras, with this footage (it's looped) being the first of the pack's pups this year. The video is from early August. Researchers say there's evidence the four pups have made it to September.
Moose twins, mama moose captured on Voyageurs Wolf Project trail cam
The Voyageurs Wolf Project is celebrating a first: it captured video of a mother moose and her twins on a trail camera.
The Voyageurs Wolf Project is celebrating a first: it captured video of a mother moose and her twins on a trail camera.
Black bear has a ball rolling in sawdust in northern Minnesota
The Voyageurs Wolf Project this week posted a video to Facebook of a black bear rolling around in sawdust in northern Minnesota, saying the bear thought it was a "real hoot." And once he got done rolling, he scratched his back on a tree.
The Voyageurs Wolf Project this week posted a video to Facebook of a black bear rolling around in sawdust in northern Minnesota, saying the bear thought it was a "real hoot." And once he got done rolling, he scratched his back on a tree.
Minnesota wolves consuming bear bait left by hunters, researchers say
Wolves in northern Minnesota are known to take advantage of the bear bait left by bear hunters, making up a large portion of their diets this time of year.
Wolves in northern Minnesota are known to take advantage of the bear bait left by bear hunters, making up a large portion of their diets this time of year.
Watch: Bear cub in Northern Minnesota being a 'twerp,' attacks trail camera
A bear cub in Northern Minnesota is getting called out by researchers for being a “twerp.” The cub's antics were captured on trail camera video, and are adorable.
A bear cub in Northern Minnesota is getting called out by researchers for being a “twerp.” The cub's antics were captured on trail camera video, and are adorable.
Bear cub being a 'twerp' in Northern Minnesota
The Voyageurs Wolf Project's trail camera captured video of a bear cub and its mom in Northern Minnesota, and the cub was acting like a "twerp," according to the researchers. "[The cub] was even driving his mom nuts! Once she laid down the law, the little punk, who was clearly distraught from his mother?s reprimand, decided it was time to let out his pent-up frustration on our camera."
The Voyageurs Wolf Project's trail camera captured video of a bear cub and its mom in Northern Minnesota, and the cub was acting like a "twerp," according to the researchers. "[The cub] was even driving his mom nuts! Once she laid down the law, the little punk, who was clearly distraught from his mother?s reprimand, decided it was time to let out his pent-up frustration on our camera."
Minnesota wolf pups to be featured in new Disney+ series premiering on July 4
Wolf pups from the Voyageurs National Park area of Northern Minnesota will be featured in a new natural history series on Disney+, which premieres on Monday, July 4.
Wolf pups from the Voyageurs National Park area of Northern Minnesota will be featured in a new natural history series on Disney+, which premieres on Monday, July 4.
Minnesota wolves chase black bear away from den
The Voyageurs Wolf Project on Friday shared a video of wolves chasing a bear away from their den in northern Minnesota.
The Voyageurs Wolf Project on Friday shared a video of wolves chasing a bear away from their den in northern Minnesota.
Watch: Voyageurs Wolf Project captures wolf pups running in northern Minnesota
Video shared by the Voyageurs Wolf Project shows a pack of wolf pups trying to keep up with their parents in northern Minnesota.
Video shared by the Voyageurs Wolf Project shows a pack of wolf pups trying to keep up with their parents in northern Minnesota.