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Photographer @jvr_wildlife ‘s patience brings us

Photographer @jvr_wildlife ‘s patience brings us face-to-face with Spain’s woodland foxes.
His thoughtful camera trap setup captures these clever creatures in unguarded moments, proving even common species have compelling stories to share.

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Photographer @chienleephotography captures the elu

Photographer @chienleephotography captures the elusive soul of Ecuador’s Amazon. In the pristine Bigal Reserve, his camera traps reveal a thriving jaguar population, proof of a healthy ecosystem, despite the challenges of remote fieldwork.

“A solitary Jaguar (Panthera onca) on the move in the forest of Bigai Reserve, Ecuador. Although we saw no more than footprints of these cats in our 7+ weeks of field work, it was heartening to know that the forest here was so full of life, and it always feels magic to hike in an area where big cats are on the prowl. The presence of apex predators is the hallmark of a well-functioning ecosystem, and our camera trapping work at Bigai yielded more wild cats than we have ever seen in any other rainforest - a clear indication of the health of this untarnished jungle. Sadly, the camera that took this photo was stolen not long afterwards, a testament to the risks of running expensive DSLR traps in the field. @chienleephotography and @gawen.breteche.

Hauling over 90kg of camera trapping gear from Borneo all the way to a remote ranger station in the Ecuadorian Amazon was a monumental task, and the trip would not have been possible without huge support from the Sacha Yaya Fundación (@sachayaya.ec) and Randers Regnskov (@randersregnskov), whose work is invaluable in protecting and monitoring the rainforest of Bigai Reserve. Special thanks to team members @brian_rasmussen_fotomalia @darwingarcia_trelles @artubarreiro @aaron123gt and @carlosjm42. Also, a big shoutout to@camtraptions and@minifund for generous gear support.
Nikon D800E | 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 | Shutter 1/100s |
Aperture f/8.0 | ISO 1000 | Camtraptions v2 PIR sensor and wireless flash triggers | custom camera and flash enclosures.”

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Photographer @enikalovics offers a glimpse into th

Photographer @enikalovics offers a glimpse into the intimate lives of nutrias in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Two Saturdays ago, I spent the afternoon observing and photographing nutria’s, but the most beautiful light appeared at dusk. That was also when this photo was taken, capturing the tender moment of a mother nutria and her son entwined on the lakeshore where they live.”

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Photographer @vladimir_cech_jr reminds us that inc

Photographer @vladimir_cech_jr reminds us that incredible wildlife can be found close to home. While often chasing big cats in Asia, his camera trap work in his home country reveals charming local inhabitants like this fox.

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Photographer @davidmayorphotographer documents a P

Photographer @davidmayorphotographer documents a Puma (Puma concolor) as it visits a cave, a vital resting place for these felines.

“A few months ago I discovered a small cave in which humans had set stone traps to capture pacas (Cuniculus paca) for a very long time.

My idea was to take a photo of a paca coming out of the abandoned trap, but to my great surprise it was two pumas that appeared in the photos.
Pumas, like jaguars, are regular visitors to caves, both large and small, as these places are cooler and they can rest. The caves are also inhabited by Pacas, one of their prey species.

Like Mexico’s other Felidae, it is in danger from habitat fragmentation, collisions with vehicles, deforestation, the disappearance of its prey and poaching.”

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Photographer @ryan.pennesi.photography documents a

Photographer @ryan.pennesi.photography documents a black bear cub’s summer explorations in Minnesota. His camera trap reveals a parade of woodland creatures sharing this vital wildlife corridor.

“I found a game trail that crossed from one side of a creek to the other. On the uphill side I set a camera trap with a camtraptions PIR sensor to see what would make use of the trail. Photos of deer, raccoon, skunks, and squirrels appeared. I also had several photos of this curious Black bear cub who showed up a few different times through the summer! Luckily it left the camera setup alone, except for a quick sniff of the lens.”

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Photographer @kuhn.photography offers a look into

Photographer @kuhn.photography offers a look into the life of Wild Boars. His work highlights these adaptable omnivores, often found in the twilight hours and nighttime in mixed forests.

“kuhn.photography Wild Boars (Sus scrofa) are adaptable omnivores and live in family groups, the so-called ‘Rotten’. They prefer structurally rich mixed forests with sufficient cover and water sources. They are primarily active at dusk and night. Their presence is often recognized by rooting marks, wallows, or bent plants. Encounters with humans are usually conflict-free, as long as distance is maintained.”

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Photographer @jvr_wildlife shares a nocturnal glim

Photographer @jvr_wildlife shares a nocturnal glimpse into the wildlife of Santa Olalla del Cala, Spain. Specializing in Spanish wildlife photography, these camera trap images capture a beautiful Common Genet and a Marten in their natural environment.

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Photographer @sonny.parker brings us a raw glimpse

Photographer @sonny.parker brings us a raw glimpse into winter survival with a red fox and a hidden feast.

“This is one of my best photos from this winter. A red fox scavenging a buried moose carcass. While exploring some new areas, I discovered three different moose carcasses over the course of about a week. When there’s a carcass in the winter, it doesn’t take long before word (and smell) gets out to all the critters. Two of these moose were within a few hundred meters of the road, so I wonder if an unfortunate vehicle strike played a role. One carcass was buried under a meter of hard drifted snow, and a wolverine had dug a tunnel down to it. It was pretty cool to see ravens, magpies, and this red fox going down into the snow tunnel provided by the wolverine.”

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Photographer @vidhan_dwivedi_ reveals a leopard’s secret life in Rajasthan’s farmlands.
Using camera traps, he documented this female patrolling Udaipur’s rural edges where few expected such a majestic visitor.

“After a week of relentless effort—visiting the same place at the same time, enduring sleepless nights, and tracking a single leopard without success—our perseverance finally paid off.
This morning, our camtrapation camera trap captured a stunning female leopard, a well-earned reward for our dedication and patience in the wild.“

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Photographer @georgedianbalan captures elephant–

Photographer @georgedianbalan captures elephant–baobab interactions from inside a baobab in Tanzania’s Kwakuchinja Wildlife Corridor.
His award-winning images, the first to show elephants sculpting these trees, reveal nature’s raw artistry.

“These award-winning images are a world’s first, showing as never seen before elephants praying on a baobab during the dry season.

The frame is sculpted by the elephants themselves, using tusks and trunks.

After finding several baobabs with big holes caused by the elephants, this one looked the most promising for the kind of image he had in mind, as the area was frequented by several big-tusked bulls during the dry season.

Over the months, Dian installed camera traps at different heights and in different positions, which brought different results.

From a certain angle the hole had the shape of a heart. The image THE BAOBAB’s HEART got distinguished in the HIPA COP 28 competition (Dubai, 2024).

By placing the camera at a higher point Dian captured more of the surrounding landscape in the image WINDOW INTO AFRICA, which got Honorable Mention in Monovisions Awards (London, 2024).

Equipment used: Camtraptions Wireless PIR Motion Sensors V3, Camera Connecting Cables, Canon 5D Mk IV, Canon 16-35mm Mk II”

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Photographer @smitsmitty shares a stunning glimpse

Photographer @smitsmitty shares a stunning glimpse into the snowy Kedrovaya Pad Nature Reserve. After a four-month wait, Yuriy Smityuk captured this remarkable image of a young tigress navigating the winter landscape, a significant discovery for local researchers.

“A young tigress balancing on a fallen tree covered in a layer of sparkling snow. She crosses a river in the heart of the Kedrovaya Pad Nature Reserve in southern Primorsky Krai (Russian Far East). Her powerful body, shrouded in a blaze of orange and black stripes, contrasts with the fragile whiteness of winter. Her forward-looking gaze seems to defy the elements themselves. The photo was taken in the oldest reserve in the Far East with a century-long history, and it was the culmination of my four-month wait. Thanks to this shot, scientists for the first time noted the appearance of a female, which had not been previously recorded on camera traps. This is how the researchers of the «Land of the Leopard» Directorate, which manages Kedrovaya Pad, discovered a new member of the red-listed family.

Setup from Camtraptions: Weather-Sealed Camera Housing, Wireless PIR v3 , 3х Nikon SB-28 flashes. Nikon D5 1/250 f11 iso 1250.”

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Photographer @dominik_kwetkat captures the elusive

Photographer @dominik_kwetkat captures the elusive red fox during mating season in its winter habitat.

“During mating season, the male fox often follows a female for days, making him less cautious. In populations with intact social structures, only dominant adults typically reproduce. Current research challenges the idea that hunting reduces fox populations long-term. In fact, increased hunting can destabilize social structures, leading to higher reproduction rates and ultimately increasing the population.”

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Photographer and conservationist @vladimir_cech_jr

Photographer and conservationist @vladimir_cech_jr captures the elusive Sumatran tiger in its natural habitat. This image, titled The Hidden Grail of Sumatra, showcases a critically endangered Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia.

“A critically endangered Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is a subspecies of tiger native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It’s the smallest of the tigers, with its stripes closer together and fur darker orange than others, allowing it to blend better into the tropical rainforest habitat. In adults, and especially in males, it’s also distinguished from other subspecies by a distinctive beard—even a mane.

My long-term photography project on the island focused on this very rare subspecies of tiger and was very challenging. As far as I know, there is (was) only one single high-resolution photo of this subspecies globally. Organization and complex work in the field are very challenging there—you have to give your absolute best, and that is only the beginning. Moisture and other natural ‘traps’ of the rainforest could end your chances even a few days after installation. Everything has to fit together. You need to find a great place. You need the technique to work long enough and for the dream object to come through. And… you need a bag of luck as well. My dream came true after more than 4 years of work, including the very difficult Covid-19 period.

Camtraptions tech used: Motion sensor v3, cable system camera/flashes, tree holders…”

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Photographer @brenden_simonson, a nature enthusias

Photographer @brenden_simonson, a nature enthusiast and safari guide, captures the beauty and behavior of wildlife in Tarangire National Park.

“The alpha Olive baboon leads his troop out of the Tarangire river valley. Baboons have a very complex hierarchy within the troops where dominant males are at the top, also in a literal sense as they sleep on the highest branches. The males will protect all younger individuals from predators such as leopards who will actively hunt baboons. This male is walking ahead of the troop, scanning the area for such threats before the others pass.”

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Photographer @marcelhuijser , based in western Mon

Photographer @marcelhuijser , based in western Montana, captures a mountain lion in its natural habitat. A passionate nature and wildlife photographer, Marcel dedicates his time to documenting the beauty of the outdoors.

“Mountain lion (Puma concolor) at the ponderosa tree, Montana. Image made with a DSLR camera trap with a sensor and external flashes.”

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Photographer @randyrobbinsphotography captures a g

Photographer @randyrobbinsphotography captures a gray fox revisiting a camera trap set on a fallen tree. After the tree fell on his property last fall, Randy discovered it became a hotspot for both bobcats and gray foxes. He’s since documented the fascinating behavior of these elusive animals.

“This was the night after the bobcat encounter/camera trap photo craziness that I’ve shared photos and video of over the last couple days. The other night these guys woke up the family... they scream like a human child during mating season, it’s really pretty crazy. Out of a dead sleep, you have to decide if you’re hearing domestic violence in the woods, or if it’s the right time of the year for the foxes to be out there screaming. It takes a minute to get back to sleep.”

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Photographer @sebastianvelasquezphoto tries a came

Photographer @sebastianvelasquezphoto tries a camera trap setup for the first time, capturing these fascinating marsupials in action.

“For my first time ever setting up a remote camera trap, I expected this to be just a trial run, a chance to practice with my lighting and exposure before setting the trap out in the jungle for a few days. It was definitely a party at the banana trees becasue to my surprise, this morning I found over 700 images of opossums from just one night.

Opossums, often viewed as nothing but “really big rats,” are actually very cool little marsupials and not related to rodents at all. They get this misnomer because of their scaly tail, but that tail is actually one of their superpowers. Opossums, being semi arboreal, have what’s called a prehensile tail. This means their tail acts like a fifth limb, allowing them to grab onto branches while cruising through the trees. However, due to their “rat like” resemblance, people are often scared of these animals. Little do they know, opossums actually play a huge role in controlling insect populations, especially parasites like ticks. I don’t know about you, but I’d much rather have an opossum running around than be covered in ticks.”

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Photographer @reynaud.geoffrey captures a large gr

Photographer @reynaud.geoffrey captures a large grizzly bear using a camera trap, showing its frosted fur as it hunts for salmon in partially frozen creeks. This image was awarded Highly Commended in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition in 2021.

“A large grizzly pass in front of my camera at night while walking on the riverside and keeping an eye for any salmon that could be resting on the shallow water and be and easy meal.
In the Yukon, Canada, an unique phenomena happen every year. The bear will freeze their fur and stay out up to december despite the temperature reaching sometimes -30 degres Celcius.
When most of the stream are freezing up, due to some activity underground, some infiltration of temperate water keep the creek from freezing. The Coho Salmon running late knows it, and will use theses creeks to use them as spawning ground. The grizzly bear that are in their hyperphagia stage knows it and will feed on theses fish sometimes to the last one before going to their den.
At this time of the year, the daylight last only a few hours, bears are getting more active at dusk and down.

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Photographer @cainedelacy shares a breathtaking mo

Photographer @cainedelacy shares a breathtaking moment with a mountain lion. Using camera traps, Cain was able to document this elusive predator in action.

“The first image might be my most favorite image I have ever captured. When I reviewed the camera sitting behind a rock near where this was taken I sat up from my rock and before my eyes the big male that took down the elk was back having a feed. The combination of getting these frames and feeling pretty stoked to then turning to see a massive mountain lion sitting there and being able to photograph it in person is probably a day I’ll never repeat.

The joy of capturing images of these elusive animals is hard to beat. They are rarely seen, and rarely photographed especially in person (unless you take a trip to Patagonia) and so the challenge of this also makes the story and effort behind these images as memorable as the image for me.”

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