Funny that they’re doing this just as reports of mountain lions have been popping up more and more in eastern states.
“Mountain lion confirmed in rural Greene County.” (IN)
http://naturalgeographic.net/?p=989
“Mountain Lion Spotted In Kernersville” (NC)
http://www.wxii12.com/video/26069853/detail.html
The article seems to indicate that they’re western cougars.