Why Cougars Are Moving to the East Coast
Cougars went extinct east of the Mississippi almost a hundred years ago. Or did they? Reports and sightings of cougars stretch from the Midwest to the East Coast. We explore these sightings, the science behind cougar populations, and their current habitats. They're closer than you think.
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Timeline
00:00:We Were Wrong About Eastern Cougars
01:14:Cougar Basics & Massive Western Range
02:25:History of Eastern Extinction & Florida Panthers
03:28:Sightings Surge & The Milford, CT Cougar Trek
05:36:Breeding Evidence: Minnesota Kittens & Single Males
06:59:The Confirmed Map & Colin Croft’s Nebraska Findings
07:55:How to Spot Trail Cam Sites (Scrapes & Ravines)
09:43:Why Governments Haven't Relisted Eastern Cougars
11:00:Cougar, Puma, or Panther? Many Names, One Cat
11:44:Mapping Suitable Habitats (Roads, Forest, & Prey Data)
14:43:Data Gaps & Demystifying Cougars