We are conducting surveys, monitoring, and research on cougars (puma, mountain lion) on the Ladder Ranch in south-central New Mexico. Here, cougars are of particular interest given their effects on state-endangered desert bighorn sheep and other valuable big game. These projects are also resources for training and education, most notably through the Cougar Field Workshop.

Monday, November 20, 2006


Two sets of cougar tracks were found today. They appear to be from a female and an older kitten. They traveled up from the river, traveled several hundred meters along the road, and entered the north end of the range. While tracking these two, with the help of one of Nick Smith's hounds, I found a old cougar kill cache that contained the bones of a mule deer doe.

2 Comments:

Blogger Michelle & Rogue said...

Excellent news!!
I can't wait to break out my maps and figure out exactly where this all occured.
The topos are very helpful.
You're getting closer!We'll be watching!
Michelle & Rogue

12:03 PM

 
Blogger Michelle & Rogue said...

Congrats!
I will break out my maps and figure out exactly where this all occured! Your topos are very helpful. You're getting closer! You may have something to be 'Thankful' for soon!?
We'll be watching you watch them!
Michelle & Rogue
(the jealous ones in OR)

12:07 PM

 

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