Thank you for your comment! Sheila Brown (author) from Southern Oklahoma on October 25, 2012: Hello Grandmapearl! I expected them to be a bit bigger myself, but they are about the size of a very large house cat. Aaron from Southern United States on February 27, 2013: A very interesting hub with good facts. ( I wasn't the one that found it.) I have seen several of them here on our place. "Troll cats," later translated as "forest cats," roamed the woods. It was an amazing experience. A large cat — now believed to be a bobcat — perches in a tree near Nashwauk in northern Minnesota Monday, Nov. 8, 2016. Just 3 months ago we saw one down the road from us in Newport Oregon, two nights ago one was hit by a car 5 min from my house. Founded in 1952, Pet Haven is the first foster-based rescue in Minnesota. Gustave Kilthau from USA on March 27, 2013: One time we lived on a cattle farm where there stood a big barn. He stood up and said: Look, there's a mountain lion! You make MPR News possible. Their huge paws and ears are both covered with tufts of fur to help protect them … The fact that big cats help keep the rodent population down, and even help with the coyote population makes them invaluable. The lynx especially, sounded just like a woman screaming as though her life were in danger. You need to write a hub about that, I would love to hear all about it! Some scientists speculate that the “tufts” of their ears are used like hearing aids. I always appreciate hearing from you! Then the big cat ran away. Indian Chef from New Delhi India on May 17, 2013: Hi Mrs Brown, I like big cats and tigers are my fav. Thank you for your kind words. The jaguar is a solitary wild cat and normally lives and hunts alone. As a result, I keep a sharp eye out when I'm walking in the woods! The jaguar has extremely powerful jaws and is known to pierce the skull of its prey, biting directly into the brain. An amazing hub and thank you for sharing. Stark said the cougar in Pennesi's photo appears to be a male. The larger Eurasian lynx will hunt deer as well as smaller animals. The bobcat just jumped down and walked off. DNA samples have been sent to a lab in Montana, but it has not yet been determined where the cat came from. Now that is just the "Florida Panther", not the cougar/puma that is found in other parts of the US. Mac is incorrect, she didn't "forget" panthers. :). Voting up++++, Hello Faith Reaper! I fear unknown, loose large breed domestic dogs (which are responsible for far more attacks including fatalities every year within the U.S.) much more than the mountain lions that share the forest around my home (I know of one female which has an established territory which my home is in, and a male that wanders through occasionally). Sheila Brown (author) from Southern Oklahoma on October 24, 2012: Hello Rachel! Thank you for useful comment, I will try to incorporate your information into my hub. Although Stark said there's enough evidence to support that cougars are not currently taking up residency and breeding in Minnesota, he also feels that the possibility exists for that to change in the future. You really need to take someone with you, or at least a large dog. Did you know they have crossed Bobcats with domestic cats and developed a domestic breed called Pixiebobs? LOL Thanks for the visit and the story, it was a good one! :). It's probably a good thing that there were more people than just the two of you. I love the pictures in this hub! A gift of $17 makes a difference. I went to Gir National park and I saw an Asiatic Lion there sitting in open. I could almost swear that I saw a mountain lion when I was a kid on a car ride from PA to Wisconsin. I appreciate you stopping by and commenting. I have always been fascinated by wildcats. Thank you for your kind words! It is always appreciated! Thank you for the votes and share too! Else, get lost. Cats Available for Adoption adoption application Our cats live in foster homes while waiting to find their own forever homes. Thanks for sharing all this good info! The information you've shared is interesting--an enjoyable hub here, thanks! Due to their proclivity for eating the farmer’s chickens, they are often regarded as a nuisance and are shot by farmers. If you visit the sanctuary at the right time, you'll have the chance to see bear cubs! during my many years of hunting and roaming the woods... Sheila Brown (author) from Southern Oklahoma on November 06, 2012: Hello tsadjatko! The mountain lion goes by several names—puma, cougar, catamount, and panther—and is a powerful and feared predator. "We get a couple dozen reports each year from people that spot cougars, but not all of them are confirmed with pictures, tracks, or scat," Stark said. :). It was a beauty I am familiar with them know this was one. Thank you. I was unaware of the purring versus roaring capabilities. © 2021 Maven Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. They also have white fur around their mouth and on their neck, belly and inner legs. There is an entire segment about the mountain lion... :), you left out the small population of (Floridian) panthers left, and the eastern puma (if you count recently extinct), and mountain lions. Though I'm sure there are hunters who kill some of these cats, the hunters I know would not do so unless they were attacked by one, which is very unlikely. Most of them have shown up on trail camera photos or video, one was hit by a car, and another was found dead. I’ve seen black panthers in Oklahoma, and species with completely different characteristics not name or either hybrids, Kansas as well up to Montana. I was replying to your kind comment and I'm not sure what happened, but everything disappeared. About 6 years ago this month we had an Ocelot jump the fence e into the Back Yard of our North east Mesa home in LasSendasnot more then 7 miles from saguaro Lake. Yes, the Florida Panther is on the endangered list. I only caught a fleeting glimpse but I've never forgotten it. Many people in the blue mountains, sierras, elkhorns, cascade ranges, the Rockies all have prevalent cougar populations and encounter them on a regular basis. Voted this one Up, Useful, Interesting and Beautiful. Minnesota DOT - Office of Transit: Chuck Morris, Data Management Coordinator 651-366-4178 charles.morris@state.mn.us . Informative hub. FullOfLoveSites from United States on January 07, 2013: I wish I could make any of these gorgeous wild cats a pet and a guard cat at the same time. Sheila Brown (author) from Southern Oklahoma on January 23, 2013: Hello DDE! I just want you to know how much I appreciarte your kind words and all your support. One of my sons was sitting in a tree stand during deer season and heard something move close by. (Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. Several sighted in Arizona, common in Mexico, this article is very informative and very trustworthy. His father was black and his mother was Ojibwe. Even though cougars prefer rough, remote terrain there is enough suitable habitat in the state for cougars to become established, even if it's on a limited basis. The bobcat is about twice the size of the average house cat, with long legs, large paws and black-tufted ears. https://www.rovepestcontrol.com/7-poisonous-spiders-in-minnesota I grew up in Northern CA and have spent a career (30 years as a professional) working in the wild environment there. You need to do you're research. For example, the Black Hills in South Dakota have become saturated with cougars, and since the cats are territorial Stark says they'll move to find space as well as breeding partners. Sheila Brown (author) from Southern Oklahoma on February 27, 2013: Hello adh071185! Physical Description: Jaguarundis look more like weasels than the rest of their feline family, with slender bodies, short legs and sleek coats. Alastar Packer from North Carolina on October 28, 2012: Very fine compilation on the cats, Shelia. I also have a friend who holds the record for largest cat killed with a bow by a woman in Oregon. I would have loved to see that mountain lion. Lady Ginger – Brown Tabby, with orange and white stockings. Mountain lions will be more likely to attack a person who is alone or a small child. I was wondering - is the Florida panther endangered also? https://discover.hubpages.com/education/Wild-Cats-... Susie Lehto from Minnesota on January 21, 2015: Very informative page, Sheila. Pet Haven rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes cats and dogs at risk. I particularly love the ocelot. Thank you for stopping by and I appreciate your kind words and support! Our goal is to make good matches for both adopters and animals. I enjoyed it! Thank you for your kind comment and welcome to HubPages. She is about 25 inches long not including the tail. As about 2 years ago she started to a little bit of her wild side. I love wild cats too. I've tried luring it, but it's very skittish! Yes, please be careful when walking in the woods. Mary Craig from New York on November 01, 2012: Wonderful information on some of the most beautiful cats. Thank you for this most informative article. I'm glad your enjoyed my hub and I thank you for your wonderful comment! Thank you so much for stopping in and reading and leaving such wonderful and informational comment! I have had some computer issues today. Conservation Status: Least Concern, population decreasing. About 2,000 bobcats live in northern Minnesota. I have never seen any tracks either. As the number of snowshoe hares decline, so do the number of lynx. As a matter of fact we have some shots of them on our game-cam. Bob Ingersoll has a white nose, a white ruff on the neck, and four white feet. One of my sons was sitting in a tree stand deer hunting one morning when he looked around and saw a bobcat watching him from the tree next to him. Range: Primarily found in southwestern Canada, the western US, and almost all of Mexico and Central and South America. raccoons and porcupines), Size: 59–108 inches long (minus the tail, which is 21–36 inches), Average Life Span in the Wild: 8–13 years. I had not heard of the Bengal cats either. It is a member of the mustelid family, and is in the monospecific genus Pekania. I didn't realize that bobcats were so small. Help ensure MPR remains a resource that brings Minnesotans together. Sheila Brown (author) from Southern Oklahoma on December 15, 2012: Hello Jenn-Anne! Physical Description: Mountain lions are beautiful animals with tawny-colored coats (ranging from brown to reddish or grayish) and no markings. Faith Reaper from southern USA on October 24, 2012: Oh what beautiful creatures and imagery you have here. Thank you for visiting my hubs. The only one that I have ever seen in the wild was in Yosemite National Park. Annual carnivore tracking surveys conducted by the DNR, which includes scent-post and winter tracking surveys, have recorded no evidence to suggest the possibility of a resident cougar population in the state. I appreciated your comments and votes! I have seen several. Its coat is darker and it’s stockier than the pictures I found of the Florida panther. The ocelot is sometimes called the “Painted Leopard” or "Dwarf Leopard". There was another reported sighting of a mountain lion just a few miles from us last week. Some people say they have seen "panthers" in this area. Interestingly, this trait is reflected in myths from several cultures. Cougars are known by many names, such as mountain lion, puma, and panther. The section on mountain lions notes that they are known by several names, including panther. :). The bobcat is the most commonly known wildcat in North America. Mountain lion attacks on people in North America are rare, and deaths are few. That is very interestesting! I did not know of all of these except the mountain lion, cougar, and bobcat. Having spent 50 years living, hiking, skiing, backpacking, and sharing their habitat, from small cities to an isolated wilderness cabin, I have been blessed to only see a mountain lion three times. They are just about the right size! Most people are only familiar with the tiger, leopard, jaguar, cheetah and lion. Have a wonderful day! I understand they are making a comeback and I am very glad. She weighs about 25 26 lbs. Physical Description: The Canada lynx is about the same size as the bobcat—though the lynx has more hair, especially around the face and feet to keep them warmer in the colder climate. Devika Primić from Dubrovnik, Croatia on January 23, 2013: Incredible cats their color and patterns are unique, you informed me correctly. LOL I guess we are never to old to learn something new! It was eventually hit by a car and killed this past June in Connecticut. Their territory can range from between 19 to about 55 miles. I'm sure they cougar ran away as he felt threatened by several people. Beautiful photos. We use to see them when we lived in Calif. Sheila Brown (author) from Southern Oklahoma on February 14, 2018: I did mention the Florida panthers, (The cougars population was nearly extirpated in most of its eastern North American range, except for Florida where there is a subspecies referred to as the Florida panther,). Search for cats for adoption at shelters near Minneapolis, MN. Their ears have black marks on the back, and their chests are white. Conservation Status: Least Concern (i.e. does not qualify as threatened or near threatened), population stable. The Asian and European lynxes are larger that the North American species, the Canada lynx. They are primarily nocturnal, solitary animals. It's likely those cougars from western North Dakota and South Dakota are the cats that venture through Minnesota. I leanred of the puma, sad to say, while watching "Dora the Explorer" with my granddaughters. I actually saw a mountain lion in an orchard in Visalia, CA in 2002. I have seen 2 bobcats myself, here in Oklahoma. Updated: August 21, 2019 07:06 PM. Again, have a wonderful Thanksgiving and be safe if you travel! Black Minnesotans made headlines across the nation even before the state was admitted to the Union in 1858, and any number of black explorers, advocates, teachers and … Donate today. Sheila Brown (author) from Southern Oklahoma on October 09, 2020: Bryan christopher kirshon on August 02, 2020: I love cat's especially big cats like the largest cat throughout the americas the jaguar. Stark also has no evidence of multiple cougars being seen on trail cameras or through other random sightings. He/she was just beautiful. Where populations are established, that's not the case. Sheila Brown (author) from Southern Oklahoma on December 14, 2012: Hello RTalloni! I saw a black panther in OK a few years ago. WCCO-TV reported a witness saw the animal early Thursday near railroad tracks. Bob Ingersoll – Black Angora, with perfect white markings; valued at $500. It was the longest journey ever recorded for a cougar and the first time a wild cougar had been documented in Connecticut in more than 100 years. I would love to see one, but from afar! Bobcats are nocturnal animals and are rarely seen by humans. In addition, there hasn't been any livestock depredation or documented conflicts between cougars and humans in Minnesota. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — Are there more cougars in Minnesota than one might think? Like her mother. This is probably why I'm a cat lover and prefer them to dogs (I have 3 cats). :) Thank you for stopping in, commenting and voting! They can often be found in trees, stalking their prey, and unlike most other cats, ocelots don’t mind the water and can swim very well. She started to turn orangish yellow. Name: Morticia C2898 - PENDING ADOPTION. :) Loved all the information in this. :-). I don't know that I would call mountain lions common, but there is a healthy population within the Sierra Nevada and Southern Cascade Mountains. "It's possible and might only be a matter of time, but we have nothing to support a resident population at this point. Question: What species of cat is it that lives in the swamps of southern Louisiana? Tunie’s Siberians, Minnesota’s foremost home of Traditional Siberian Forest Cats and Kittens is located in Inver Grove Heights close to the Minneapolis airport and Mall of America. My father thought I was just sleepy, but boy I tell ya, this thing looked like a mountain lion! Though ocelots are listed as "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List, they are endangered in the United States. Color: Black. ), Average Life Span in the Wild: 12–15 years, Range: from Mexico through Central and South America. The bobcats around here do keep the mice and field rat population down, but they also eat the quail that is trying to make a come back here. Though most of these wildcats are quite elusive, habitat loss is pushing them into closer and closer contact with humans. :). Physical Description: The bobcat and the Canadian lynx are sometimes thought of as the same animal. It's a shame what Man is doing to Nature's cycle. They are really beautiful too! Minn. plans hunting season as gray wolves come off endangered list, County places bounty on coyotes; breaks 45-year hiatus. Have a great day and stay away from the mountain lions, PLEASE! Have a great day! :). thank you sgbrown for this article. You are very welcome. Conservation Status: Least Concern, population stable. Young, male cougars will travel hundreds of miles in search of new territory and a mate. The bobcat appears smaller and more slender than the lynx. :) I have seen 2 bobcats here where I live in Oklahoma, but my husband has seen many. I hunt every year and either hear or see them in the woods. The jaguar is the largest cat in the Americas. "DNA analysis, scat and hair samples from cougars found in Minnesota indicate that most are from the Black Hills and western North Dakota.". The U.S. The rodents and coyotes can do a great deal of damage as well as carry diseases via fleas and ticks that kill other animals and people.
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