Saturday, November 23, 2013

Camera Critters: Cougar



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.



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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.


Camera Critters
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17 comments:

  1. eileeninmdNovember 23, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    The cougars are beautiful animals. It is sad that their mothers were killed. Wonderful photos!

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  2. CatherineNovember 23, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Beautiful cats… it's a shame about their mothers. Fortunately they were saved and protected, and have each other :)

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  3. Michele M./ Finch RestNovember 23, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    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!

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  4. Debra She Who SeeksNovember 23, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    They are lovely cats. Lovely and deadly.

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  5. Dorothy BordersNovember 23, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Wonderful pictures! Wonderful animals.

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  6. allisamazingNovember 23, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    What beautiful creatures and great photos!

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  7. VeeNovember 23, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Those are some huge paws! What beautiful, elegant animals, though I wouldn't want to meet one in the woods.

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  8. IreneNovember 23, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Beautiful cats.

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  9. Judith @ Lavender CottageNovember 23, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    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.

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  10. Ruth KellyNovember 23, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    I think he posed for you. They are beautiful creatures.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 23, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    What beautiful shots you took of these soulful looking creatures.....such power and presence. xox

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  12. MaryNovember 23, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    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!

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  13. JoyfulploysNovember 23, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    You captured some great photos of some beautiful cats....have a great new week ahead!
    Mary

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  14. Tina Fariss BarbourNovember 23, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    They are such magnificent, elegant creatures! I love the big cats (and the little ones).

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  15. Coloring Outside the LinesNovember 24, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Beautiful animals- thanks for sharing!

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  16. MaryNovember 25, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Gorgeous animals, so glad they have a happy & safe habitat :)

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  17. AnonymousNovember 25, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Beautiful kitties! I'm so glad they have a safe home now.

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