Friday, April 25, 2008
The Chicago Cougar
Recently, what appears to be a wild cougar was shot by police in a Chicago suburb. See:
ChiTrib - Cops kill cougar on North Side
NatGeo - Cougar Shot in Chicago; Was 1,000 Miles From Home?
Bloomberg - Cougar Rattles Chicago, Where 2,000 Coyotes Prowl
Just another reminder that eventually we'll probably see cougars in the Neebish Island area. And of all the large animals I might run into; wolf, bear, moose, the idea of being face-to-face with a cougar is actually terrifying. Kind of like seeing God - you like knowing he's out there but you're not quite sure what's to happen if you do see him.
ChiTrib - Cops kill cougar on North Side
NatGeo - Cougar Shot in Chicago; Was 1,000 Miles From Home?
Bloomberg - Cougar Rattles Chicago, Where 2,000 Coyotes Prowl
Just another reminder that eventually we'll probably see cougars in the Neebish Island area. And of all the large animals I might run into; wolf, bear, moose, the idea of being face-to-face with a cougar is actually terrifying. Kind of like seeing God - you like knowing he's out there but you're not quite sure what's to happen if you do see him.
Labels: cougar
Friday, March 28, 2008
Cougars Are In The Upper Peninsula
FreeP - Cougar country: tracks hint at presence in Delta County
It is only a matter of time until cougars journey into the Neebish Island area. Via the Cheboygan Daily Tribune - DNR gives advice if cougar spotted
Savethecougar.org has the cougar track pictures from Delta County: http://www.savethecougar.org/Michigan-cougar-tracks-3-12-2008/
It is only a matter of time until cougars journey into the Neebish Island area. Via the Cheboygan Daily Tribune - DNR gives advice if cougar spotted
- Stop, stand tall and do not run. Pick up small children. Do not run. A cougar's instinct is to chase.
- Do not approach the animal.
- Try to appear larger than the cougar. Never take your eyes off the animal or turn your back. Do not crouch down or try to hide.
- If the animal displays aggressive behavior, shout, wave your arms and throw rocks. The idea is to convince the cougar that you are not prey, but a potential danger.
- If the cougar attacks, fight back aggressively and try to stay on your feet. Cougars have been driven away by people who have fought back.
Savethecougar.org has the cougar track pictures from Delta County: http://www.savethecougar.org/Michigan-cougar-tracks-3-12-2008/
