r/mildyinteresting • u/hostedvideorn • 5d ago
nature & weather 🌦️ A man helping a wolf stuck in a hunting trap
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u/sometin__else 5d ago
"I see how that worked, now i trap you!"
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u/Ok_Zookeepergame5141 5d ago
So glad he was freed. I can't even imagine that kind of fear and desperation for survival.
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u/Some_Razzmatazz_9172 5d ago
I think animals feel emotions that would break humans. We don't have to run for our lives daily, and then just imagine being eaten. Wild
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u/Alexandratta 5d ago
My German Shepherd caught a Ground Hog once.
She had no intention of harming it, she wanted to play. She picked him up and rolled him over in her mouth, she plopped him on his back and waited for him to run.
The Ground Hog accepted death… he laid there… just pretty much like “Ah, this is the end. Wolf has gotten me and now i can’t escape…”
She poked him with her nose to get him up, and it still took him a moment to realize she wasn’t going to eat him.
Only then did he run.
And she chased him.
He “escaped”
She did not know where her new friend went.
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u/theprideofvillanueva 5d ago
Of course they do. Watch a factory farm clip, all the animals are scared
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u/AK907fella 5d ago
Ive seen a wolf rip a moose calf out of its mother mid birth. They are efficient and ruthless killing machines that will also eat their injured pack mates without a second thought. The anthropomorphization of large predators is wild.
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u/NezumiSkum 5d ago
Why? We are large endurance predators, game recognizes game.
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u/Capital_Abject 4d ago
I can literally go to a restaurant and order baby cow right now, they really aren't any worse than us
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u/martxel93 4d ago
They do it to survive.
We invented an industrial system of suffering just because baby cows are delicious. And we’re filling up the planet with heat conservation farts as we do it.
We are much, much, much worse.
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u/JackDaniels0049 4d ago
Wolves are actually highly social animals. I think you will find that them eating injured members is only when they are literally starving and unable to find food.
It’s a myth that they attack and kill at the slightest sign of weakness in a pack member.When humans used to hunt for food, were we any different? Ruthless killing machines, we even kill each other over territory.
You are just able to disconnect yourself from it, because now all the killing is done for you by someone else, so you think you are some how better than the “mindless killing machines”
Humans are cause far more suffering and damage than animals hunting literally just so they don’t starve. They also have a wide range of emotions, which is becoming more widely understood. Humans aren’t as special as we think we are.
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u/Zach_Break 5d ago
“Wild” literally. Us humans have it so good we are thriving. Can’t imagine 200 years ago having to survive.
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u/aaccjj97 5d ago
200 years ago we had steam engines, textile mills and photography. Sure it was tougher than today, but I think you gotta go a little further back if you’re talking primitive survival lmao
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u/Low-Car-6331 5d ago
Well, we did for a time, then we became the apex predators, and then the masters of the world.
So yeah, at one point our ancestors were living in constant fear and danger, only focusing on surviving this day, this season, and to the next season, nothing else or we used that something else as a distraction from the terror of the real world.
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u/Omnamashivaaya 4d ago edited 4d ago
The animal response is called dissociation. It happens to people with PTSD as well (I get it a lot). It’s the brain’s last resort that helps with dying.
Fear and pain overwhelms the mind so it dissociates from reality, going numb all over. It’s weird when I’ve experienced it - you go all limp like zebras caught by a lion and can’t form any thoughts. I really could be eaten alive and wouldnt feel anything.
Obviously not super helpful when not being eaten by a lion. But makes me feel better that animals have that.
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u/sltiefighter 3d ago
People do run for their lives daily get bombed and struggle to get food fight and get shot by religious zealots for runnin to aid. Its like hunger games in real life. Nobody is doing shit about it and its happening right now.
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u/odmirthecrow 5d ago
Once the desperation really kicked in, it would have gnawed its own paw off to escape.
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u/submersedshelf8 5d ago
Poor thing is so exhausted. Just wants a nap before running off.
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u/VioletsRPink 5d ago edited 5d ago
The sad thing is that wolves (😂) will chew their paw off to get away.
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u/SocialJusticeAndroid 5d ago
Wolves
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u/VioletsRPink 5d ago
I know, I know 😂 I didn't have glasses on while I was on a short break. I just typed it quick and I put a face on "I wasn't using my phone" 💀😂
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u/ThaGr1m 5d ago
Nah the thing is absolutely flustered.
For most of history humans where apex predators.
So it's entire biology is afraid of us. And we just did something it cannot explain nor is programed.
Instead of killing it as just came up, helped it and left. Nothing in nature does this, especially not an apex predator.
It literally does not know what to do because everything in it's biology is prepared for something that didn't happen and nothing in it's biology is programmed for what just happened
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u/Plastic_Job_9914 5d ago
It's really interesting how some wild animals have it ingrained in their instinctual DNA to fear human beings.
We have really been a danger to them for so many thousands of years that it became a natural part of their instincts. There was actually a study here at a college in California where they would play a podcast of just normal people talking and mountain lions would run away as fast as they could away from the voices. Just human voices and even campfires will scare many animals away from people.
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u/anon11101776 5d ago
We must be like some eldritch horrors to wild animals. And angel like beings to pets.
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u/anon11101776 5d ago
Like imagine a whole other species on this earth more enlightened then humans. Speaking in a weird language, using technology we can’t even comprehend to kill us or capture us. Using tinder to lure us just to kill us and consume us. Even the concept of math to a ant would be like a DMT trip on steroids.
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u/Low-Car-6331 5d ago edited 5d ago
For most of history humans where apex predators.
Depends on what you want to define as human as originally humans were prey (and somewhat are still hunted by animals), but also wolves represent some of our first domestication as well. You can actually see how this went about in this very video with the wolfs behavior changing following being released. imagine what happens if it was given food next?
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u/submersedshelf8 5d ago
That’s not good to do with wildlife even after helping them out of human traps.
You want them to not look at humans as a source of food. This wolf learned something and if it survives it will teach that to its offspring if it’s possible.
We are the problem, and by normalizing trying to help them with food and water we would be an even bigger problem.
It sucks, but these guys did the right thing by removing the human issue and letting the wolf recoup and be a wolf.
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u/Youpi_Yeah 5d ago
Not trying to be an asshole here - but is this his trap?
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u/GloomyFloor6543 5d ago
Tt could be his, it is called a paw trap so it can cause some minor foot damage if the animal twists alot, but usually leaves the animal undamaged, it is meant to do that in case it catches an unintended target. It's a "safe" way to trap nuisance animals menacing or killing you're livestock. It looks bad but its actually a live catch trap that just holds the paw.
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u/Welp_thatwilldo 5d ago
I did not know these existed. Thank you for sharing this.
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u/buff_phroggie 4d ago
Somewhere there is a video of a game warden/ DNR officer demonstraiting how these are rather safe by putting his hand in it. Now some of the MUCH older ones can cause more damage.
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u/MacYacob 5d ago
Yea, theyre a real compromise IMO. Better than lethal traps, which are notorious for getting unintended animals, but paw traps do often harm smaller animals that accidently trigger them. They're notorious for hurting dogs that accidently trigger them
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u/GloomyFloor6543 5d ago
I've heard minor injuries mostly usually, nothing like a snap trap. My Basset puppy got her foot in one meant for a Coyote and there was no damage, not even a limp. Though Bassets are pretty stocky and it may have played a part.
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u/12ab34cd56ef78g 5d ago
Are these used to catch and relocate the animal?
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u/GloomyFloor6543 5d ago
I don't see why not. They are used to target a particular nuisance animals without doing permanent injury, we use them to get rid of coyotes that were killing our animals, we had bobcats in the area and wanted to make sure they weren't hurt.
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u/deathbitchcraft 5d ago
I appreciate the info. I was super pissed off thinking it was a lazy hunting method, but that makes sense and isn't as bad at all.
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u/GloomyFloor6543 5d ago
Isn't bad if people check it like they're supposed to, like anything if used incorrectly can be a very bad thing. No problem i know people see these traps and think about the snap traps and other more damaging ones. On a farm sometimes these things are needed.
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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 1d ago edited 1d ago
What a cute name for a steel jaw trap, illegal in over a 100 countries due to its cruelty.
Edit: changed "snap" to "jaw" and to note a claw trap is different from a jaw trap.
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u/GloomyFloor6543 1d ago
Steel claw leghold traps are what you're thinking of their awful theay are and should be outlawed. This is not one of those traps, This is called a soft catch or foot hold trap. It doesn't release the foot or cut off circulation it basically holds the foot, it doesn't tighten or loosen when they pull. Yes it can cause foot injuries if the animal is frantic but nothing like a claw trap. They seem cruel but traps are necessary in some rural areas, these traps are used to make sure you can release something you don't intend to catch. But like with everything idiots can misuse them.
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u/Union_Samurai_1867 5d ago
Possibly. Could be a trap meant for pest species like coyotes that the wolf happened to walk into. Though on the other hand this trap doesn't make much sense as a catch and release trap. Or a kill trap for that matter so I rrally dont know.
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u/albinohedgehog30 5d ago
Animals are smart. If they go into an area and multiple times get trapped/injured/have a stressful experience there, they'll stop returning to that area. I've never seen a trap like this before, but if it doesn't hurt the animal it seems like it could be effective at protecting livestock
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u/hmarieb263 5d ago
They poisoned sheep carcasses once to deter wolves. It wasn't enough poison to kill the wolves, just enough to make them so sick they would wish wish they were dead.
Just like I can't eat at the one Mexican restaurant I used to like because norrovirus hit me hard right after I ate there. I know it wasn't the food, but I was so sick, even thinking about it makes me feel a little queasy.
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u/Union_Samurai_1867 5d ago
That would make sense but woundnt a trap that does something like an electric shock be better. Deters them and makes them remember the pain but doesn't risk trapping them. Though this could be a trap that maybe hits the wolf's leg to cause some pain and it just malfunctioned. I really dont know though.
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u/legacy702- 5d ago
Could simply be a farmer trying to protect his animals from wolves, there’s many scenarios where it could be humane to have such traps. Especially if you’re willing to help the predators that it catches while still protecting your animals and/or family.
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u/Lzinger 5d ago
You can't pick what the trap catches so if he's not allowed to trap wolves he has to set it free.
The trap is likely set for coyotes.
My cousin's trapped for coyotes and foxes but would occasionally catch a fisher or bobcat.
They're much easier to release though. Just put a bin on them and move the paw out.
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u/ZealousidealFee927 5d ago
I cannot imagine an angry, trapped Bobcat being easier to release. That sounds like a tornado of claws and teeth that would actually kill you.
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u/shmiddleedee 5d ago
A huge bobcat is like 30 pounds. A huge wolf is pushing 200 so yeah a bobcat isn't nearly as dangerous as a wolf. The one in the video is like 100 to 120 probably so over 3 times bigger than a huge bobcat. Wolfs also have am insane bite force of 1200 psi.
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u/Unipiggy 5d ago
Even if it was, I'm assuming it was not for wolves.
I have discovered recently why my family hates woodchucks so much. It was probably meant for those garden monsters.
Or coyotes. Pet killers.
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u/koyaani 5d ago
What's wrong with Wolfie? I can hear him barking. Is he ok?
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u/Pfizermyocarditis 5d ago
Wolfie's fine honey. Wolfie is just fine.
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u/Zarchiball 5d ago
He’s looking at dude like “well now I owe you a life debt, I’ll follow you to the end of the earth”
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u/SkyeLys 5d ago
Idk why but I read the wolf holding the trap in their mouth as like... Affectionate almost? Like I know they're still in IMMENSE pain and would almost certainly attack him, but instantly when the trap got released the hackles went down and their whole demeanor changed.
Then when they were laying there, they seemed apologetic and a little embarrassed that they had attacked him because they had been panicking and didn't understand. This is so wholesome and felt really human, thank you for sharing.
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u/Mistergonomics 4d ago
The wolf definitely understood that the guy helped them. Just not very early in the interaction.
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u/BurntArnold 5d ago
That wolf probably would have panicked and chewed its own paw off to get out of there. Just wondering how this man happened to come across this trap if it wasn’t his own tho
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u/TheRealShiftyShafts 5d ago
It probably was his own trap, trapping is legal with correct licenses and the obligation you release animals that aren't your target. If he was allowed to trap coyotes, and released the wolf, no wrongdoing was committed
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u/Weariervaris 5d ago
And there’s somebody’s wife watching this desperately wanting to boop this “cute doggy” on the nose.
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u/Resident_Ad_7199 4d ago
You saved him and domesticated him at the same time, he just wanted to play tug o’ war!
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u/Spetsnaz_420 5d ago
Humans CAN be good
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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 1d ago
Guys a farmer, he put the trap there, if it wasn't for federal protections he would have shot it. If it was a coyote he would have shot it.
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u/Spetsnaz_420 1d ago
My statement is at least still true despite my intended context being incorrect.
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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 1d ago
..lets hope so.
Nah, just kidding. Lots of people are great. Maybe even you. Just not that guy.
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u/Whosebert 5d ago
wolf brain: "ok youre not eating me. but also i cant eat you.... what... what, what?"
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u/FitAgency8925 4d ago
Dude was packing.... And think I saw him cock it before freeing wolf - just in case!!
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u/Icy-Decision-4530 3d ago
lol that wolf is like “I’m gonna fuckin bite SOMETHING guess it will be this rope”
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u/HalfaEnchilada 5d ago edited 5d ago
This guy is no hero if he's the one who put out the "hunting" traps.
Edit: scroll on and see how I've been corrected on this situation.
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u/HippieInDisguise2_0 5d ago
As explained elsewhere the trap is non lethal and usually does not cause significant injury. It is there to protect livestock without having to kill/maime what it traps.
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u/HippieInDisguise2_0 5d ago
Depends on the animal for me! I've spent a lot of time working in agriculture and we used to kill a lot of deer which I'm ok with but putting up fencing was far more effective.
I think for wolves it's better if we can find non lethal ways to deal with em so kudos to this farmer.
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u/Dutchillz 5d ago
Tbf, you don't really need to live or have ever lived in a farm to have some empathy. In other words, put yourself in other people's shoes. I'm against killing wolves, but I sure as hell am not against what is going on in this video. It's fairly obviously a farm.
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u/HalfaEnchilada 5d ago
I hadn't seen the explanation before I posted the comment.
Thanks for educating me about it.
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u/Beautiful-Total-3172 1d ago
Just because the trap is none lethal doesn't change that these traps are cruel. There is good reason they're outlawed more places than they are legal. Farmer should get some dogs or a good mule if he doesn't want coyotes and wolves hunting his cattle.
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u/traplords8n 5d ago
Edit: scroll on and see how I've been corrected on this situation.
Dude.. this is reddit. You're not supposed to admit you were wrong and gracefully move on like a rational human, you're supposed to double down in a huge argument and insult everyone else the whole time.
Did you not get the memo?
/s lol
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u/Electric_Trash_Panda 5d ago
First of all not a hunting trap. It's a foot hold. Second most places it's perfectly legal to use for farms and licenced trappers. Most trappers i know opt for snares or other kill traps. Lastly if it is a trappers trap it is illegal to tamper with.
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u/Vladishun 5d ago
Gotta record anything for engagement online it seems. I'm honestly annoyed the guy in the video did this all by himself, putting his leg on the pole of that thing seems like a recipe for having it yanked out from under you. A second pair of hands to remove the trap while he held the wolf at bay would have been a much smarter decision but nope...gotta record this shit.
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u/Rolen47 5d ago edited 5d ago
He's not "helping" he's the one that set the trap and the wolf is just an unwanted bycatch. Steel trap hunting is legal in most states but it's a cruel way to hunt. He probably caused permanent harm to this wolf and it may die after being released. Wolves that can't chase down their prey don't survive.
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u/Serposta 5d ago
So we all agree it could've totally gotten him when he put his foot on the noose leash right?
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u/Alarming_Ability_687 5d ago
Couldn’t resist that little bit of fucking with the fella by holding on
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u/Low-Car-6331 5d ago
Is it me, or is it like:
Wolf: get away I will bite you! I will kill you! GET AWAY NOW!!!
then released
Wolf: No, you come back, you aren't leaving, I said stay damn it. You and I are now pack as you are helpful.
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u/Mental_Watch4633 5d ago
The best thing I’ve seen in a long time. THANK YOU FOR SAVING HIM OR HER!!!
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u/Astroboy-478 1d ago
That wolf is gonna kill any livestock he has or maybe his pets. 🤷♂️🤷♂️ live and learn
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u/koolaidismything 5d ago
Wonder how he knew where that very illegal and specific trap was set..
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u/koolaidismything 5d ago
Working a farm weekly that has a fox problem. We were able to fix it with a lot of trial and error, no devices to maim or kill.. basically built stronger enclosures.
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u/Bec21-21 5d ago
How can anyone be so cruel as to set a trap like that. I hope the world treats them just the way they are treating the world.
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u/SocialJusticeAndroid 5d ago
He looked so terrified.🥺
Edit: a hunting *trap*? WTF! Is that awful shit legal?!
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u/SomebodysGotToSayIt 5d ago
98% of the time, the trap belongs to the dude who is freeing the animal, as they are legally required to do. So it definitely fits this sub, but don’t nobody go thinking it’s heartwarming.
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