Bizarre and Fascinating Secrets of the Wild You Wouldn’t Know Without This Trail Cam Footage

A Wild Romance

We have discussed a lot about how deer are sociable animals, and this photo shows another way they are social. As a way to bond and talk to each other, they often lick each other's necks and shoulders. That is called grooming, and it might start with a deer that is in charge.

Not only is grooming between deer an intimate ritual, but there's a lot to admire about it. By licking each other, they also keep each other clean and get rid of dirt and parasites that live on their bodies. That kills a lot more than two birds with one stone.

A Feathery Conflict

Here's another fight in the air between two birds of prey. And, as always, we don't know what caused their fight. Most of the time, the conflicts are about territory because eagles are quite territorial. But the way male and female eagles court and mate is like a war. Who knows for sure which one it is this time? Eagles stay together for life and go through long courtship rituals. These rituals usually involve flying displays like swooping and diving, as well as the male and female exchanging food. Once a couple has gotten to know each other, they will build a nest and take turns keeping the eggs warm.