Trail cameras are a relatively recent invention. Several sources credit photographer George Shiras as the creator of the first trail cam. Born in 1859, Shiras began using camera traps and flash photography to capture images of wildlife in the late 1800s. Over 100 years later, trail camera photos still manage to ignite the curiosity of people all over the world. Every so often, you may even see a trail cam video go viral on social media. Dive into the fascinating world of trail cam animal moments with this round-up of cool outdoors footage. Below, you can see adorable bears, big cats, and more in their natural habitats.
You need to see these 6 animals caught on trail cams
Check out these critters on camera.