Abstract: A tree stand that contains a y-axis frame adjustable along the y-axis, x-axis frame adjustable along the x-axis, and z-axis frame adjustable along the z-axis. In use, at least one securing strap secures the y-axis frame to a tree. To adjust the y-axis frame along the y-axis, the securing strap is loosened and the y-axis frame can be repositioned almost anywhere along the tree that will support the tree stand. To adjust the x-axis frame along the x-axis, the x-axis frame can be rotated around a rotational support means on the y-axis. To adjust the z-axis frame along the z-axis, a z-axis frame support is attached to the x-axis and connects to one of at least two z-axis adjustment means on the x-axis.

Abstract: An animal mounted camera system for remotely monitoring and transmitting data from an animal in its natural habitat. The system comprises a camera, microphone, battery pack, antenna, microprocessor, housing, solar cell/battery blanket, and a data transmission unit. The camera and microphone provide an analog signal output and transmits the signal to the data transmission unit. Via the antenna, the data transmission unit transmits the audio and video analog signal to a UHF antenna array. The transmitted signal is actual footage of an animal in its natural habitat. In one embodiment, the system can monitor temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, location using a global positioning system (GPS) or some other tracking system, and other systems for collecting data relating to a subject animal and how the animal behaves in its natural environment, free of human influences.