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Let's explore the current status of our big cats across the state, and point out the unique sightings that occur. The Cougar, or Mountain Lion in Ohio The Cougar is commonly known as the mountain lion and is absolutely native to the Americas.
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While there are many unconfirmed sightings of mountain lions in Ohio, there is not believed to be any living in the state. In fact an article I read noted that a confirmed mountain lion sighting hadn’t happened in over 100 years.
Mountain lions are native species to Ohio, however, they are eliminated from the state and have extirpated been since the mid-1800s. There have been a few reports of people occasionally spotting mountain lions in Ohio, but, most of them are proven to be loose captured mountain lions.
Reports of sightings of cougars around Millington, Otter Lake and Columbiaville have circulated for years. On Sunday morning, a Millington woman reported seeing a cougar walking south between the Southern Links Trailway, and the Tyrolean Village Apartments to the west.
When you report a cougar sighting to the Cougar Conservancy, your observation transforms into a real biological data point that scientists can use to answer real world questions. Our team utilizes these data to answer important questions about cougars, from their behavior and movements to their ecological role in the ecosystem.
Mountain lions, also known as cougars and pumas, are amongst the top predatory animals in the U.S. and face an array of challenges that threaten their populations across the country.
According to the ODNR Division of Wildlife website, there were more than 500 bobcat sightings in Ohio last year. Of those reports, 53 occurred in nearby Guernsey County and 38 in Noble County.
Cougars Spotted in Ohio First there were reports of cougar sightings near Sylvania on the Michigan state line. Now there are new sightings of cougars or mountain lions in Fulton county.
Woodhaven is Green Township/Oak Hills adjacent. According to the SPCA, the photo has been sent off to be examined by experts. SPCA has indicated that it may be a cougar -- and has even been...