meiling;1479763; said:I believe everyone is entitled to their opinion, but perhaps if we are the "greater species" then do we act responsibly when we directly impact the habitat of these animals in a devastating manner? Do we not owe it to them to keep them safe and provide places like this to sustain a species? Humans have bred and evolved at a rate impossible to accomodate the necessary genetic changes for biodiversity, Evolutionary Biography and speciation.
This world works when everything is in harmony, it's already too late, the scales have been tipped, global warming is destroying the beautiful balance with nature, as is overpopulation, when does it stop?
This picture has in one morning has triggered so many responses to my emails, more than I've ever recieved. It's because it's so rare to see such an incredible animal. I just stare at the pics of her, she is so magnificent, a ferocious survivalist, every part of her body is perfect. 100 years from now they won't be here. They will only live in memories and legends. I feel like I was given an honor last night and I will protect her, defend her and respect her.
The picture doesn't capture the take your breath away response to really see one in the wild (or trying to come in the front door!)Look at the fear and desparation in her face, humans caused that. She totally had me one night, I had taken away her still alive kill and was trying to wrap it in my coat and save it,not realizing she had circled back and climbed the tree I was under until the tree started growling at me. heh heh I love my growling tree. She was pretty mad at me, I'm pretty glad she didn't pounce! She outweighs me
and I never would have had a chance.
Peace out-Mei
I am confused as to who and when the pic was taken.Reason being is that the pic you posted was taken early on the morning of March 31, 2005.as stated half way down the page of the link I posted.It also has the exact same pic shown aswell.Link:http://www.btcent.com/CougarQuest.htm
Extract from Couger Quest,
Mountain Lion (Cougar) Sightings with Photos forwarded by Wayne W. (original by Millie McC.)
A rural resident took photos from inside her house early on the morning of March 31, 2005. "Now will the Pennsylvania Game Commission finally admit that the Pennsylvania Mountain Lion, or otherwise known as a cougar, is no longer extinct in the state?" [CQ-VA Editorial Note: The 3 photos definitely show a cougar on the porch and looking in the glass door!!! 03/01/2007 UPDATE: The same three photos were recently reported as being taken in Michigan. When contradicted by MWC, claim was made that these photos were originally taken in Wyoming by a Missouri biologist (??? really ???). Obviously, the cat and the house were somewhere / somewhen - maybe in PA? This is a good example of why scientifically re-confirmable proof is required for recognition of a cougar's presence in any area, especially in eastern states! 02/01/2008 UPDATE: The same three photos were recently reported as being taken in Giles County, Virginia. According to www.cougarnet.org, Dr. Dave Rogers took these photos in Lander, Wyoming in a riparian corridor that he calls home. Thanks to VDGIF Rick Reynolds for providing this update & web reference.]]
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