Now imagine animals that are possibly far more intelligent and resourceful than this. Then consider the possibility that they might work in groups to purposefully distract and misdirect intruders. Take that animal and imagine them with all the stealth of a Cougar, but also add a coat of dark hair that is essentially a natural Ghillie suit, perfect camouflage for disappearing into shadowy underbrush. Imagine that animal is also incredibly fast and powerful, with highly developed nocturnal vision.
If such an animal truly exists, I doubt even the most adept hunter alive would be capable of stalking one through even sparse cover, let alone dense vegetation with limited visibility.
Nice post, plussed it, though I think there comes a point where you are no longer describing the actions and intelligence of a mere animal, particularly one whose interest in you ,actions are correlated to and influenced by your use of cameras, What is being described in area X is more like a tactical game with a psychic special forces unit. I feel I've had my brushes with this type of thing before, and it leaves you with great respect for their natural or acquired abilities of stealth, distraction, coordination and communication.