Every day, in the different natural places that exist in the world, dozens of animals cross them daily to look for something to eat or a place where they can take refuge or take long days. For human beings, it is not easy to witness this fact, so those who are dedicated to studying them usually do so with the help of observation cameras that they put in their path, which provide information about their movements or their habits.
These cameras are used by the staff of the Open Spaces and Mountain Parks (OSMP) of the city of Boulder, Colorado, where they monitor the wildlife of the place through a system consisting of 9 detection cameras. of movement that manages to capture photos and videos; However, it seems that an animal has discovered the “trick” and has even liked it so much that it has taken advantage of the time to take a lot of selfies.
It turns out that a bear noticed the presence of one of the cameras placed in the middle of its path and decided to stand in front of it for a long time to such a degree that the device captured around 580 photos last November and around 400 were of this curious animal which has been nicknamed “Selfie Bear”.
“Motion detection cameras give us a unique opportunity to learn more about how local species use the landscape around us while minimizing our presence in sensitive habitats,” said Will Keeley, senior wildlife ecologist at Open Space and Mountain Parks. .
“The information we collect from them is used to recommend habitat protection measures to help protect sensitive natural areas,” Keeley added.
Generally, the cameras go completely unnoticed by these animals, since they are generally activated when someone stands in front of them. When this occurs, the cameras take a still photo. In fact, the cameras use infrared light to generate images that minimize disturbance from nocturnal wildlife.
Animals are usually reluctant to these cameras. For this reason, the staff of these parks place their cameras in corridors where animals are likely to pass, such as highway underpasses. The department also places cameras in areas where there are signs of wildlife activity, such as tracks in the snow or hunting trails that cross fences.
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