This may be the result of an increase in mountain lion numbers in Western states. Animals found outside of their Western range are usually young, transient males. The mountain lion is a large, slender cat, with a long rope-like tail. Adults are a uniform tan or tawny in color, with a white or cream-colored chin, undersides and inner legs.
Bobcats, feral cats and domestic dogs may be misidentified as mountain lion. Below is a list of physical characteristics that distinguish mountain lions from more common species. Only reports including a clear, verifiable picture of a mountain lion in a verifiable location; a picture or plaster cast of mountain lion tracks; or other evidence of specific mountain lion behavior will be field investigated. Others will be entered into the database as unconfirmed reports.
To report a mountain lion sighting or encounter use this online large mammal report form. Noblesville is located just outside Indianapolis, about two hours north of the Louisville area. While cougars are mostly extinct in the eastern United States, there have been reported sightings in Wisconsin, Tennessee, Illinois and Connecticut.
In May , there were two "mountain lion" sightings that sparked speculation and warning among Louisville residents. While it appeared the animals were larger than your average house feline, officials claimed they were likely not big cats running aimlessly in River City. Thomas Novelly: tnovelly courierjournal. Support strong local journalism by subscribing today: courier-journal. Follow him on Twitter: VicRyc. Facebook Twitter Email. That mountain lion you think you saw in Indiana was probably a house cat, expert says.
Vic Ryckaert IndyStar. Show Caption. Hide Caption. Meet the 8-year-old Colorado boy who fought off a mountain lion. Pike Carlson was attacked by a mountain lion when he was playing with his brother in his Bailey, Colorado, backyard.
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