Incredible footage shows stunning, rare animal ‘posing’ for trail cam in remote Minnesota woods

A beautiful Canadian lynx has been captured on a trail camera in a northern Minnesota forest. Rare footage shows the predator unconsciously striking a pose.

Biologist Tom Gable, head of the Voyageurs Wolf Project, discovered the unique footage while reviewing thousands of hours of recordings.

The video, which was filmed on the Kabetogama Peninsula, shows the elusive lynx casually strolling through the forest before settling down just a few metres from the camera. The creature’s curious gaze and swivelling ears almost made it seem as if the lynx knew it was being filmed.

Although the Voyageurs Wolf Project has captured lynx on camera before, Gable emphasized the extraordinary nature of these images. He noted that most trail cameras that show lynx only capture them at night or from a distance

“There’s a lot of lucky things that have to happen, not only to get the lynx there, but also to get the lighting right and to create that nice, North Woods backdrop,” Gable said. Star tribune“Those are the things that make it really cool.”

Rare footage of a stunning Canadian lynx has gone viral as the predator seemingly ‘poses’ for the wildlife camera

Social media users are fascinated by the cute appearance of the lynx, with many even describing it as ‘friend-shaped’.

The animal was filmed in a remote, wooded area that is only accessible by hiking into the forest. It is said to be home to around four packs of wolves.

Gable’s team maintains a network of 350 trail cameras to study wolf behavior in the region. Their research is funded by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.

To increase the chances of capturing clear images of wildlife, cameras are strategically placed along frequently used animal trails rather than in busier areas such as ATV trails or forest roads.

Biologist Tom Gable, leader of the Voyageurs Wolf Project, discovered the unique footage while reviewing thousands of hours of footage

The Canadian lynx is recognizable by its distinctive long fur and black ear tufts. It is considered a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.

The number of this species in Minnesota is estimated at 100 to 300.

Canadian lynxes feed mainly on snowshoe hares, but also hunt other small mammals.

The big cats are shy and will try to avoid contact with humans if possible.