The mountain lion is preparing to ambush the elk, and we aren’t surprised that the elk cannot spot it. Can you?
A trail camera set up by the The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service captured a mountain lion stealthily stalking an elk, which seems to be unaware that it’s being followed. It’s hardly surprising though, as scores of people online faced similar difficulties in detecting the cougar.
The predator was originally spotted by an eagle-eyed volunteer, who meticulously examined the photograph along with the preceding and subsequent images. When he saw the majestic feline in the photos captured afterwards, he revisited the original image and successfully identified the cunning creature waiting in ambush.
Still trying to locate the mountain lion? Rest assured, it poses quite a challenge. The animal’s hue closely resembles the surrounding environment, blending in seamlessly. Take another careful examination, and once you’re ready, scroll down for the solution.
The elk enters the trail camera’s view. The mountain lion is not in this photo but it lurks closely behind.
The elk stops to graze, obstructing the trail camera’s perspective of the mountain lion.
This is the primary image. Have you managed to locate the predator yet?
There you go.
Yupp, that’s indeed a mountain lion there.
The elk has exited the frame, while the mountain lion remains approximately in its original position.
The mountain lion persists in its pursuit of the elk, now significantly closer to the trail camera.
The outcome of the encounter between the elk and the mountain lion remains unknown as they moved beyond the camera’s range. However, cougars are known to prey on elk, patiently concealing themselves until the opportune moment to pounce.
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