Eastern Cougar Declared Extinct

Grant · 03-03-2011, 10:40 AM

Although I know that a lot of folks in NH & ME will disagree, I had to share this item which made a lot of news last evening:

http://bit.ly/fmJfxl

ITD · 03-04-2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grant

Although I know that a lot of folks in NH & ME will disagree, I had to share this item which made a lot of news last evening:

http://bit.ly/fmJfxl

Maybe they're not talking about the 4 legged variety.

SIKSUKR · 03-04-2011, 09:13 AM

Is a cougar the same as a mountain lion?I have not seen discussion of cougar sightings.

upthesaukee · 03-04-2011, 09:57 AM

Here is a paragraph from the linked article:

The cougar is also known to many as the catamount, ghost cat, mountain cat, mountain lion, panther, or puma. The eastern cougar has been thought by many to differ from its western counterpart in its tawny color and longer tail.

So yup, a rose is a rose is a rose etc.. just some different names.

Gearhead · 03-04-2011, 12:28 PM

I've seen lots of Codgers in the lakes region, especially on Rt. 28 heading south around the end of December. Mainly migratory, they winter in Florida and other southern climates. In the Summer they are often seen on golf courses in the early morning, and in line at most drugstores at any time of the day. I've also found that they are quite friendly as long as they are approached from within their peripheral vision. Remember to speak louder than usual to maintain coherent conversation.

I'm wondering if Florida codgers are actually Eastern Codgers who've migrated to Florida.

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upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,589 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,440 Thanked 1,975 Times in 1,076 Posts	Several names Here is a paragraph from the linked article: The cougar is also known to many as the catamount, ghost cat, mountain cat, mountain lion, panther, or puma. The eastern cougar has been thought by many to differ from its western counterpart in its tawny color and longer tail. So yup, a rose is a rose is a rose etc.. just some different names. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

03-04-2011, 12:28 PM	#5
Gearhead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alton Posts: 166 Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts	They're not Extinct! I've seen lots of Codgers in the lakes region, especially on Rt. 28 heading south around the end of December. Mainly migratory, they winter in Florida and other southern climates. In the Summer they are often seen on golf courses in the early morning, and in line at most drugstores at any time of the day. I've also found that they are quite friendly as long as they are approached from within their peripheral vision. Remember to speak louder than usual to maintain coherent conversation. I'm wondering if Florida codgers are actually Eastern Codgers who've migrated to Florida.