When the Cat’s Away: Pumas in the Eastern United States – Part 1
Introduction The following is a guest post from Jessica Turner, whom you may remember from this Q&A. It is the first installment in a two-part series about pumas (Puma concolor)…
Tag: cougar
Studies Find that Sport Hunting can Increase Human-Puma Conflicts
A few weeks ago, I released a post containing general information about pumas (mountain lions, cougars, Puma concolor, etc.). As I wrote, pumas are highly adaptable animals; even occupying landscapes…
The Puma: The Epitome of Adaptability
It has been a long time since I have published any research-based posts. Now that I am living in mountain lion (Puma concolor) territory, I have decided to devote more attention…
Upcoming Free Webinar About Mountain Lion Kittens With Dr. Mark Elbroch
An exciting event is coming up that you will not want to miss. From 12 – 1 pm PST (9 – 10 am EST) on Wednesday, November 2, Sharon Negri…
Register now for a Free Webinar about the 2,000 mile Journey of the Connecticut Cat
Mountain lions (AKA cougars, pumas, Puma concolor, etc.) have a habit of turning up where they are not supposed to be. There is a breeding population of them in Los Angeles, last…
The Secret Life of Mountain Lions: Exploring the Many Facets of a Mysterious Cat
Mountain lion, puma, cougar, panther: the most wide-ranging large carnivore in the Western hemisphere goes by many names. Known scientifically as Puma concolor, it is capable of taking down prey many…
Big Cat Week 2015 Review
Big Cat Week 2015 has come and gone, hopefully generating more support for wild felid conservation. While I am mostly satisfied with this 6th edition of Big Cat Week, I…
Big Cat Week 2015 to Begin on November 27
Back in September I shared a press release about Big Cat Week 2015. After many visits to National Geographic’s website, I have finally learned when Big Cat Week will begin.…
The Jaguar 