Greg Bernhardt said:
I love them too
lisab said:
Are you telling me that if you somehow knew you were being stalked by a cougar you wouldn't be afraid? I mean, I guess you could try and calm yourself by meditating on the "10 in last 25 years" statistic from your post, but I'm willing to bet that probably wouldn't be very encouraging in the moment.tom aaron said:
Dembadon said:
JorisL said:
How often? I'm not sure that's something that can be accurately quantified. I think it's reasonable to assume there are instances of cougars stalking people without their knowledge.tom aaron said:
. I just can't. I only like birds, eagles, chicken and dogs.jack476 said:Maine Coon :P
Our neighbors have a few of them and they like to come into our yard (because they're so cute and I started feeding them, probably) and they are just awesome cats.
Like this:
!Dembadon said:How often? I'm not sure that's something that can be accurately quantified. I think it's reasonable to assume there are instances of cougars stalking people without their knowledge.
What I'm getting at, and I can't speak for lisab, is that fear of an event isn't always based on its likelihood. In my opinion, it's perfectly reasonable to be afraid of something even if there's a small chance of it happening, especially if the event is as traumatic as getting mauled by a large predator. I really don't want to drag this thread off-topic, so I'll drop it.
I don't like dangerous big meat-eating animals.I see it!lisab said:
Really, where did you read this? Please post your source.Schieder said:
Evo said:
Yeah those savannah cats are loyal like dogs and they look like miniature cheetahs. In fact I have often heard them called mini cheetahs.Tosh5457 said:Favorite "domestic" cat. Savannah cat, have to get one of these someday
The terms puma, cougar, and catamount are often used interchangeably and refer to the same species of large cat, Puma concolor. The term puma is more commonly used in South America, while cougar is used in North America. Catamount is a regional term used in some parts of the United States, particularly in the Northeast, to refer to the same animal.
Pumas, cougars, and catamounts are found in a variety of habitats including mountains, forests, deserts, and grasslands. They are adaptable animals and can thrive in a range of environments, from hot and dry regions to cold and snowy areas.
Pumas, cougars, and catamounts are considered to be of least concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning they are not currently endangered. However, some subspecies, such as the Florida panther, are listed as endangered due to habitat loss and human encroachment.
Pumas, cougars, and catamounts are carnivorous animals and primarily feed on deer, elk, and other small mammals. They are also known to occasionally prey on livestock and domestic animals.
While pumas, cougars, and catamounts are powerful predators, they typically avoid interactions with humans. However, attacks on humans have been reported in rare cases, usually when the animal feels threatened or is defending its territory or young. It is important to always respect these animals and give them space if you encounter one in the wild.