Mainers are aware of the “thriller cat” phenomenon, and many people have our personal tales to inform. A few of these embody critters that we’re completely certain have been mountain lions, though there’s no actual proof that mountain lions reside right here within the Pine Tree State.
Because it seems, we’re not alone. Huge cats are attention-grabbing, and once we’re not capable of positively establish one, it’s pure to hunt the opinions of others.
As we speak’s “path cam” picture isn’t from a path digital camera, nevertheless it does function a cat you would possibly discover attention-grabbing. A reader named Sarah, who lives in Iowa, despatched it alongside looking for the assistance of different readers.
“I used to be looking round for who may assist establish the animal,” Sarah mentioned. “I got here throughout your article from earlier this month. I’m not discovering many assets which might be accessible to assist right here. Are you aware of anybody that might assist affirm something with photographs and movies?”
Nicely, Sarah, I’m glad you requested. And sure, I do know who can assist: Your fellow Bangor Each day Information readers.
After a fast session of Google-based analysis, I realized that Iowa is a bit of bit forward of Maine on the subject of confirmed mountain lion sightings, and since 1995, greater than 20 mountain lions have been noticed. The truth is, one mountain lion wound up on dwelling safety cameras within the state capital, Des Moines, two years in the past.
So, BDN readers, right here’s your probability to assist Sarah out. Give the picture a very good look, and let her know what you see by commenting under. Mountain lion? Bobcat? Home cat?
And hold these movies and photographs coming!
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