Researchers were surprised when a young male cougar living in Washington state swam to a nearby island. They now suspect other local cougars are doing the same.
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February 23, 2023
Cougar footprints on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula beach panthera
Some cougars in the Pacific Northwest regularly brave frigid waters and may end up on an island. Based on our analysis of island cougar sightings, these cats may be swimming up to two kilometers to reach new territory, food, and companions.
While many big cats are good swimmers, cougars (Puma same color) – Also known as pumas and mountain lions, they tend to avoid water. Still, there have been reports of cats bathing. that is…
