That's an oversized, ferril domestic cat. Period. Definitely not a mountain lion. I live in Petaluma,CA and have seen 3 in my 26 years, and that's definitely not one.
I've seen a few in my day too--in Wyoming and Colorado. Which is why I was really unsure about this guy...however, it appears that it may have been a juvenile. DNR did come out and investigate and says that it's definitely NOT a house cat, too big for a bobcat, and not a cougar. MCCR rep says it was a juvenile. That would explain the smaller size. Unfortunately, with compression, it is not as easy to see some of the details (such as the tail) in the youtube video.
excellent, great video and photos, just more proof that the Michigan cougar is making a comeback! and for the "shoot it shoot it" crowd, you're god damned despicable. We should be doing everything we can to protect these animals. Your whole "if its brown its down" backwoods redneck attitude is a disgrace to self respecting Michigan hunters everywhere.
In my state (not Michigan) it's only legal to kill a mountain lion if it's attacking or showing aggressive behavior. Some may say, it's too late by then - but if it's minding it's own business, why shoot it?
These are gorgeous animals who deserve to live, too.
If it is a threat (but not aggressive) to your horses, family, or any people you can probably have it relocated IF it's found. (big if there considering their territory range!)
Do you people even know what a cougar is?
13fps13 2 years ago
a tiny chihuahua like animal???
Yeahdude20 2 years ago
tipped ears proves its a bobcat
Yeahdude20 2 years ago
That's an oversized, ferril domestic cat. Period. Definitely not a mountain lion. I live in Petaluma,CA and have seen 3 in my 26 years, and that's definitely not one.
N20LT4 3 years ago
I've seen a few in my day too--in Wyoming and Colorado. Which is why I was really unsure about this guy...however, it appears that it may have been a juvenile. DNR did come out and investigate and says that it's definitely NOT a house cat, too big for a bobcat, and not a cougar. MCCR rep says it was a juvenile. That would explain the smaller size. Unfortunately, with compression, it is not as easy to see some of the details (such as the tail) in the youtube video.
BuddyRoo07 3 years ago
excellent, great video and photos, just more proof that the Michigan cougar is making a comeback! and for the "shoot it shoot it" crowd, you're god damned despicable. We should be doing everything we can to protect these animals. Your whole "if its brown its down" backwoods redneck attitude is a disgrace to self respecting Michigan hunters everywhere.
casketcrusher 3 years ago
In my state (not Michigan) it's only legal to kill a mountain lion if it's attacking or showing aggressive behavior. Some may say, it's too late by then - but if it's minding it's own business, why shoot it?
These are gorgeous animals who deserve to live, too.
If it is a threat (but not aggressive) to your horses, family, or any people you can probably have it relocated IF it's found. (big if there considering their territory range!)
NobleAffaire 3 years ago
Saw your posting on COTH and HorseCity. I don't post there myself, but yes, that looks like it is a mountain lion. Best to keep the horses away.
NobleAffaire 3 years ago