I live in Western saint Lucie County, Florida at a rural airpark of 100 homesites of about 4 to 7 acres with about 50 of them with homes or hangers. We are surrounded by cattle farms and citrus farms.
Just yesterday we saw a Florida Panther walk by my home and hanger. Just a pup, and ya knew her momma was nearby. Didn’t see her though. But have many times in the past.
They are a cousin or brother of the mountain lion and just a magnificent creature.
A few folks in the park I’d like to see it take out but that is a different story.
Guys I know who travel to Florida tell me there are cougars all over the place.
they are NOT cousins....they are the same deal. the only difference is almost racial. there are quite a number of names for the species...
All can interbreed and produce viable offspring.