unitegondwanaland t1_jabd1bv wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:02 AM Reply to A cougar was observed swimming 1.1 km (0.68 miles) to an uninhabited island in Pugent Sound. Researchers find other records implying mountain lions can swim even farther to hop between islands, likely >2 km. “We are redefining the mountain lion in our minds as an animal that can swim.” by TR_54 I imagine a cougar has webbed toes much like a Labrador does. Permalink 1
unitegondwanaland t1_jabd1bv wrote
Reply to A cougar was observed swimming 1.1 km (0.68 miles) to an uninhabited island in Pugent Sound. Researchers find other records implying mountain lions can swim even farther to hop between islands, likely >2 km. “We are redefining the mountain lion in our minds as an animal that can swim.” by TR_54
I imagine a cougar has webbed toes much like a Labrador does.