On one of my recent visits to the zoo,
cougars Shasta and Haley were having a discussion about the best place to take a nap.
Both of the cougars are young cats and their stories are similar.
It is legal to kill cougars under certain circumstances.
It is illegal to kill female cougars with kits.
Both Haley and Shasta's mothers were killed.
Shasta had two siblings that were found quickly and rescued, but Shasta went hiding.
He was finally found and made his way to the Houston Zoo where he is now the official
mascot of the University of Houston cougars.
Just look at those feet!
They share a lovely habitat -- plenty of room to climb, run and jump and no one to shoot them.
Thanks to Misty for hosting Camera Critters each week.
Wishing all of you well and much joy.
17 comments:
The cougars are beautiful animals. It is sad that their mothers were killed. Wonderful photos!
Beautiful cats… it's a shame about their mothers. Fortunately they were saved and protected, and have each other :)
Oh how interesting, Snap!
And I absolutely LOVE that pic of them looking at one another - you really caught something special there, great pic.
Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs!
They are lovely cats. Lovely and deadly.
Wonderful pictures! Wonderful animals.
What beautiful creatures and great photos!
Those are some huge paws! What beautiful, elegant animals, though I wouldn't want to meet one in the woods.
Beautiful cats.
They are handsome animals. We had a speaker to our garden club tell us about them and that there are more in Ontario that we were aware of. I'm glad these ones will lead a safe and stress-free life.
I think he posed for you. They are beautiful creatures.
What beautiful shots you took of these soulful looking creatures.....such power and presence. xox
Such magnificent cats! :) I adore them. I think they are protected here in Oregon and south in California.. as they should be, at least in my opinion. Thank you for sharing these wonderful photos!
You captured some great photos of some beautiful cats....have a great new week ahead!
Mary
They are such magnificent, elegant creatures! I love the big cats (and the little ones).
Beautiful animals- thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous animals, so glad they have a happy & safe habitat :)
Beautiful kitties! I'm so glad they have a safe home now.
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