150lb. Cougar spotted and shot on Chicago's North Side

[ballmode]

Man... there aren't many left of those things

 

[torpid]

Just saw a documentary about wild animals (mostly coyotes) in urban areas. I don't think killing the cougar would be the assumed protocol if they could get tranqs in time. I assume they couldn't and they were worried that the animal posed a threat. Coyotes appear to have benefits to the ecosystems they are repopulating. They are particularly adept at keeping the mole population in check. Not sure about cougars.

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: ballmode
Man... there aren't many left of those things

Actually there are a lot, numerically speaking...however, its range USED to be all up and down the Americas. Felis concolor is quite a versatile cat.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Originally posted by: ballmode
Man... there aren't many left of those things

Actually, there are quite a few. They're not even threatened. They may be rare in some areas, but the species population as a whole is doing fine.

 

[torpid]

Originally posted by: Gooberlx2

Originally posted by: ballmode
Man... there aren't many left of those things

Actually, there are quite a few. They're not even threatened. They may be rare in some areas, but the species population as a whole is doing fine.

They are near threatened. If their numbers dwindle much more they will be officially a "threatened" species.

 

[glutenberg]

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: XxPrOdiGyxX
excessive force. the cougar was obviously walking away and didn't pose a threat. he could have used non-lethal means and shot him in the leg or something.

Were you the same person yesterday who said they should've shot the korean kid in the leg? IT'S NOT THAT EASY WHEN THEY ARE MOVING.

I think he's poking fun at himself.

 

[Kyteland]

Originally posted by: torpid

Originally posted by: Gooberlx2

Originally posted by: ballmode
Man... there aren't many left of those things

Actually, there are quite a few. They're not even threatened. They may be rare in some areas, but the species population as a whole is doing fine.

They are near threatened. If their numbers dwindle much more they will be officially a "threatened" species.

Their population has exploded over the last 40 years. They aren't in any danger.

:roll: