Why are we seeing more mountain lions in Illinois?
The species puma concolor is known by dozens of common names across the Americas, including cougar, puma and mountain lion. Adobe Stock
There’s been a rare sighting of a mountain lion in southern Illinois. The Department of Natural Resources says it's only the 12th since 2002.
We’ll talk about how they and other apex predators end up here — and what it means.
If you see a mountain lion, DNR asks you to report it online.
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Chris Jacques, Ph.D.
Wildlife Disease, Large Carnivore, and Invasive Species Program Manager
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
