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Mountain Lion - 2/1/2014 6:04:31 PM

DesFIP

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25 years ago I saw this strange animal in the yard. Spent two days at the library looking at books that showed mammals of North America. Finally I called the Preserve up the mountain from me and asked them if this possibly was true.

Was told then that there were over 25 sightings a year but the DEC refused to accept that the mountain lions were here since nobody had hit one with a car to prove it.

This past weekend a hiker got a picture of one eating a blacksnake with their Smart Phone.

The DEC has finally capitulated.

Oh, and the way I described it to the head of the Preserve was that it was something you don't want to meet in a dark alley. Massive head and paws and barrel chested, not a wasp waist like a coyote.

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RE: Mountain Lion - 2/1/2014 6:11:27 PM

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We have wondering males here in Missouri as well... the DCC says they have a huge range and have migrated from the western states looking for mates. They have many male sightings but no females as of yet.

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RE: Mountain Lion - 2/2/2014 12:43:58 AM

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Magnificent creatures. They were the mascot for my high school's football team (the Cougars).

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