NO Cougars in Ontario

[smallgamer]

When I was in Kenora (2002-2008) I saw something that I am 99% certain was a cougar north of the town. The first time was on the Trans Canada pipeline just off the Jones Rd. it was a quick look, but by the way it moved and the long tail there isn't much else that it could be. The second time was again on the Jones Road south of the crossing, between it and Mark Lake. Neither time did I get a look long enough for a photo.

A couple days ago:

http://www.kenoraonline.com/index.ph...621&Itemid=160

[Crash2000]

I don't know if this is a real picture or not. I do believe there are cougars in Ontario. I was with one last night.....but I digress. It won't take long for the folks to start saying "Photoshop" "cougars don't swim" "Too much of the body out of the water" Etc...etc...etc.

[Splaker]

A couple days ago:

http://www.kenoraonline.com/index.ph...621&Itemid=160

if this is legit, it deserves it's own thread...

[greatwhite]

I'm surprise there isn't more to the picture. Who took it, where in Kenora?? The Photographer deserves a case of beer.

[Splaker]

I know there are cougars in Ontario. One was shot about a year ago in Bracebridge by the OPP!!

Real question is are they natural or escapees from zoos or released as unwanted pets. Apparently the one in Bracebridge had been declawed indicating that it was an escaped or released pet. Until one is captured and the DNA tested to prove what subspecies the animal is, no one can say that they are natural.

Redd

This example does not count. As you've pointed out, that was a captive.

Why are people allowed to keep them.. this should be illegal

[Houndlover]

A couple days ago:

http://www.kenoraonline.com/index.ph...621&Itemid=160

If this picture is real, and taken in kenora, it is a cougar. I can't verify where it was taken or wheather or not it's photoshoped, but compared to someother pics I saved or cougars swimming (4 legged one) and compared side by side it looks legit..... However the pic is blurry... I've never used photo shop or anything but does anyone who has it know if you can clear that pic up? Or is there anyway to tell if it's been run through Photoshop before?

[Houndlover]

This example does not count. As you've pointed out, that was a captive.

Why are people allowed to keep them.. this should be illegal

Perhaps it should be illegal... But where do you draw the line? 200 pound mastiff or 200 pound cougar? Virtually any pet could turn and kill there owners if they were so inclined. I myself would never own a cougar as I see no need.... I think it's a pretty dumb idea. But there is a risk that comes with owning any pet, I know that my GSP mix could do numbers on me if he wanted but I trust that he never would.... But where does the government get off saying that your cougar is far to dangourous but my German Sheperd is good to go?

[terrym]

Definitely looks like a cougar to me. Picture seems recent based on the foliage in the background.

[400bigbear]

I'm surprise there isn't more to the picture. Who took it, where in Kenora?? The Photographer deserves a case of beer.

According to the paper it says the photo is courtesy of a Virginia Potter .

TD

[zoli 16ga.]

A Fake.

Who takes a photo of a cougar like that, goes away, then posts the pic. Particularly so close to civilization (see background). Would have made the mainstream news.

'Hey...I just seen a lion at Luther Marsh..here's the photo!'

just say'n.