VIDEO: This ‘Rare’ Predator Spotted in the Hudson Valley

There's something that resembles a secret society in the Hudson Valley, and it has nothing to do with strange rituals or clandestine meetings.

From furry grocery thieves to elusive goofballs, there's nonstop wildlife activity happening behind our backs. Thanks to technology, however, trail cameras can show us all the shenanigans that we miss.

Elusive Predators Found in New York State

While there are famous New York residents like the black bear and coyote, some others fly under the radar. There are mink, river otters, and one animal that looks like it would feel just as at home on a living room couch as it does in a New York forest.

"Secretive" Predator Caught on Camera in Columbia County

Some animals, like squirrels or even groundhogs, seem to be a dime a dozen. Then there are sneaky predators like the one caught on video below that the Columbia Land Conservancy calls "secretive".

Bobcat Population in the Hudson Valley

Bobcats are considered common in many parts of the United States. What makes them "rare" is that many don't want to be found. Similar to house cats, the land conservancy shared, bobcats keep to themselves thanks to their feline personalities.

Being secretive doesn't mean shy, however, as the video above demonstrates. Just like housecats who savagely attack balls of yarn, bobcats seem to have no issue going after prey much larger than themselves.

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It's not all cloak and dagger with New York wildlife, especially for larger animals with no known predators. Check out the carefree black bear that visited SUNY New Paltz below.