Oct 6, 2021 · But federal and state biologists say there's no solid proof a wild population of Eastern mountain lions still roams North Carolina. Long answer: They were once the fiercest predator in the Tar...

Previously identified as Felis concolor couguar but more recently as Puma concolor couguar, the cautious and intelligent Carolina panther, once prevalent in North Carolina, is now considered extinct in the wild by most zoologists despite consistent rumors of …

Sep 28, 2010 · The Pender Post Panther Project has been gathering firsthand accounts of sightings of large wild cats for nearly a year. While Carolina Panthers, a subspecies of the Eastern Cougar, officially disappeared in the early 20th century, reports of large cats persist even today throughout the state.

Apr 15, 2020 · Several months later, W. Orr killed a panther near what is now Fontana Village and found that its left shoulder blade was cut in two. This was generally believed to be the same cat Mr. Sparks had wounded. Nevertheless, according to Linzey, there were 12 reported sightings between 1908 and 1965 and 31 sightings for the years 1966-1976.

Despite rumors of "Panther" sightings in the state into the 1980's, the few recent records were of known or presumed escaped or pet individuals. Most (if not all) agencies consider the species to be extirpated in NC as of the 21st Century. Formerly occurred over most of North America.

Though the popular football mascot would lead us to believe otherwise, black panthers have never roamed wild in North Carolina. The only species that could be described as such are the African leopard and the jaguar of Central and South America.

Jun 9, 2021 · Do the regularity of sightings, the documented pugmarks, and the personal encounters confirm the cougar’s return to Eastern North Carolina? Biologists say the panther is gone for good, but a growing group of convincing locals …

tangible evidence exists that wild cougars currently exist in North Carolina. NCWRC also receives reports of “black panthers.” The only species that fits this description is a leopard and jaguar, which is a spotted cat whose size overlaps with that of the North American cougar, often with spots that are difficult to discern. Jaguars are ...

Jun 5, 2024 · Conservationists and biologists have uncovered historical records documenting the decline of panther populations in North Carolina due to habitat loss and hunting pressures, shedding light on the challenges faced by these majestic creatures in the past.

Apr 18, 2022 · North Carolina is eastern USA – obviously. The cougar (Puma) has been officially declared extinct in the wild in eastern USA by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Please read Eastern Cougar Extinct March 2011. You are suggesting that a cougar is coming onto your land.