May 11, 2021 · WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Native to the Americas, mountain lions, also known as cougars, are large, tan cats. They can be identified by their tawny-beige fur, excluding their …

Mar 10, 2023 · Puma sightings are increasing in Kansas thanks to trail cameras that have helped biologists confirm the presence of this feline in the Sunflower State.

Jun 6, 2021 · Mountain lion and black bear populations have come to thrive in states neighboring Kansas, meaning the existing habitats are largely occupied and young males there are forced …

Mar 15, 2023 · Sightings of these animals in Kansas, while having recently increased, are still rare. Mountain lions are also frequently mistaken for domestic cats and bobcats along with …

Mar 9, 2024 · TOPEKA (KSNT) – Seeing a mountain lion might rank as one of the scariest experiences you can have while enjoying the outdoors in Kansas. Mountain lion, puma or …

Jul 21, 2023 · Some names commonly used to refer to mountain lions include puma, panther, catamount, and cougar. Mountain lions’ distinctive coloring provides natural camouflage in …

Mar 31, 2023 · – In Kansas, the chances of seeing a lion in the wild have greatly increased over the past decade and a half, according to Kansas State University wildlife specialist Drew …

There are more than 50 wildlife species in Kansas that are protected by either state or federal threatened and endangered designations. (Plus another 82 species in need of conservation!)

May 12, 2021 · WICHITA (KSNT) — Native to the Americas, mountain lions, also known as cougars, are large, tan cats. They can be identified by their tawny-beige fur, excluding their …

Mar 5, 2024 · The Cougar has the largest distribution of any mammal in the western hemisphere, ranging from southeastern Alaska to southern Chile and Argentina. When settlers came to …