There is no question about it. Cougars are not only being seen in eastern North America, some are attempting to recolonize their former habitats. Where once it was flatly dismissed as an impossibility in the so-called “developed” east, scientists have now documented cougar dispersals and even occupancy in a growing list of eastern states and provinces. Join us for a magnificently illustrated introduction to cougar biology and ecology in the broad diversity of habitats where Sue Morse has studied them, from Alberta to the Arizona/Mexico border. We will also get the low-down regarding the latest confirmations of cougars in the east, including the recently documented suitability of a substantial amount of wild habitats from Manitoba to Louisiana and Maine to Georgia. It is only a matter of time!

This presentation is free and open to the public and will be held in the cafeteria at Randolph Union High School. No pre-registration is required but donations to The Randolph Conservation Commission are always welcome. Questions can be directed to Jenny Davis at (802)728-4105 or jennydavis18@comcst.net.

The Randolph Conservation Commission will also be hosting "Animals of the North: What Will Global Climate Change Mean for Them" on October 19, 2017 and "Living with Bears in the North Country" on November 14, 2017.