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4. Today I learned that...

Reply to catbyte (Original post)

Sat Aug 30, 2025, 11:39 AM

Aug 30

The majority of animals see fallen logs as a pathway rather than an obstruction. The deer jumped over it, but every animal from a mouse to a bear gravitate to walking on the log rather than on the forest floor.

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He Hid a Camera in the Michigan Woods Let's See What He Got! [View all] catbyte Aug 30 OP

That was fun to watch! What an amazing variety of animals! 70sEraVet Aug 30 #1

'Possums don't fare well in bitter cold areas. WestMichRad Aug 30 #6

Are there wolves in the lower peninsula? llmart Aug 30 #9

According to the Michigan DNR, no. WestMichRad Aug 30 #10

That's what I thought. llmart Aug 30 #11

Hmm, so maybe there are possums in the UP now? WestMichRad Aug 30 #12

Very enjoyable! WilliamPlanke Aug 30 #2

Thanks for posting this.....love it. a kennedy Aug 30 #3

Today I learned that... Random Boomer Aug 30 #4

Paved paradise and put up a parking lot Envirogal Aug 30 #7

Thank you well worth the 8-9 minutes. Nice editing. And THANKS for the Fisher. First live one I have ever seen. We are.. usaf-vet Aug 30 #5

Lots of critters looking for a squirrel to eat. hunter Aug 30 #8

Please keep this a secret . . . Michiblue Aug 30 #13