There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Throwback to another regular on our cameras some years ago. This female cougar was easily identifiable by the orange tag in her right ear. At the time, I checked with local fish and wildlife to see if they tagged cougars in this manner. They did not and suggested it may be a cat tagged in Montana (which would make the distance this cat travelled impressive!).
This also marks the first mountain lion I had ever seen in person. We accidentally disturbed her off a fresh kill...she walked away very deliberately, watching us the entire time. We put a (crappy) trail camera at the site and captured (crappy) pics of her and a cub returning to the site hours later.
She regularly showed up on our cameras for more than 3 years.