The chart below highlights the differences between the species most commonly mistaken for cougars. In addition to their large size, there are several distinguishing features of cougars that can help in positively identifying them. Photo: Michael Jeffords Bobcats are sometimes mistaken for cougars, but bobcats are much smaller and have spots and short tails. Cougars less than a year old have dark brown spots. The tail is long (up to half the total body length), thick, and tipped with black. The ears are rounded, and the back of the ears are solid black to dark gray.
Description & IdentificationĬougars, also known as mountain lions or pumas, have a tan or tawny coat, with white or cream-colored chin, undersides, and inside of legs. If a cougar makes contact with you, always try to fight it off. If possible, go inside a building or get into a vehicle. If the cougar sees you, stand your ground look as large as possible by standing up straight and putting your arms up in the air and slowly back away. Respect the cougar’s space, and do not approach the animal. If you are in a group, gather everyone together if possible and move as a group. A cougar is not likely to attack a person unless it feels trapped or provoked or you appear to be prey (w hich is why you should not run). Make noise to ensure that the cougar is aware of your presence. (Puma concolor) What to Do If You See a Cougar Contact an IDNR District Wildlife Biologist.Repair Damage: What to Know Before Making Repairs.Lo and behold I had one in my backyard and out front. Never seen one, always wanted to see one. “So I sent the video around just in hopes that people would see it and realize that mountain lions are out there and we have to be aware. He says the visit was a bit of a scare and a thrill. Luchock can barely believe what walked through here, or that he caught it so clearly. “When it walked around here, the back was pretty much about right there,” Luchok says, gauging the cat’s size against a yard fixture. “It’s the time of year when young, male mountain lions get pushed out by their mothers and they have to find new territory.” Paglia says sightings this close to open space are not uncommon, especially in the summer months. At the same time, we know innately that a mountain lion is a dangerous creature.” READ MORE: Nevada City Homeowners Scare Away Bear Inside Their Homeįish and Wildlife is working with local law enforcement in case the animal resurfaces. “They are amazing creatures, they are beautiful. “It’s both beautiful and scary, right,” says Ken Paglia of the California Department of Fish & Wildlife. “So he came walking this way down the side of the house and climbed over the fence.” “It looked like he was going to go out the gate, but the gate was shut,” Joe Luchok says. Then Luchock checked his home security camera, and there it was, strolling through his backyard. Seeing the cat in the street was the first surprise. Called 911 instantly.” READ MORE: VIDEO: Mountain Lion Spotted In Petaluma Neighborhood Near Highway 101 “My wife saw it initially, out in the street, from the window, and thought it was a giant dog. “Yeah, it was amazing,” Joe Luchok says of the Wednesday morning encounter. One homeowner, not far from downtown Petaluma, managed to catch the animal on his home security cameras. PETALUMA (KPIX) - Wildlife agencies alongside Petaluma police are on alert after a mountain lion that was spotted several times over the past 24 hours.
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