The cougar is aka puma or mountain lion. It is a wild cat that eats mostly deer.
They like to hide in underbrush.
They are 30 inches tall and weigh 100 lbs.
There were 53 attacks on humans in 100 years prior to 1990.
There have been sightings in these Michigan counties:
- Mecosta
- Kalamazoo
- Oakland
- Mason
- Barry
- Schoolcraft
- Wexford
- Lenawee
- Newaygo
Here is what they look like:
They have big teeth
They have big claws
They have big ears
They are wild cats
They thrive in the snow
If you encounter one, take a pictures and walk away.
mountain lion tracks in snow photos
cougars are a very fast running animal
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aka mountain lion, puma
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