Jaguarundi spotted in Gorman ,TX

[mulie03]

So says my brother and his neighbor saw it also... I'll be down there in two weeks to try to call it in.

a little info:
Jaguarundis (Felis jaguarundi) are the Sonoran Desert's mystery cats. There are a number of jaguarundi sightings in Arizona each year, but a hide or skull has never been found, nor a photograph taken of one in the wild. Even so, some biologists believe they are present in the U.S. and are residents, since these small cats can't travel long distances. Biologists studying these elusive cats in Mexico in areas where both ocelots and jaguarundis are common found it much easier to observe and catch ocelots.

 

[Harvey7]

I saw one at the San Pedro river near Charleston AZ in 79
right at dark.
Harvey7

 

[bda365]

heard stories- but never seen one.. would be cool to have apic holding one of them babies....good luck to ya.

boomer sooner /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif)

 

[crapshoot]

Kinda goes along wioth this thread.
http://www.predatormastersforums.com/ubb...page=1#52238217

 

[Yellowhammer]

A Protected species in Texas. Don't know about anywhere else, but I expect they are elsewhere too.

 

[mikegranger]

There it is, your proverbial "black panther". I knew someone would post a picture eventually! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Todd Woodall]

Looks stikingly familiar to a house cat to me. I have seen "black panther" sightings turn out to be just that. A house cat. I am not saying anyone is stretching the truth here, but your mind can sure play some pretty mean tricks on ya. Its funny how nobody ever gets a picture, kills one, or finds any remains of one being here. I am sceptic to say the least.

Todd

 

[1S1K]

Uh oh! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif Todd, I hope this doesn't end up like those discussions over on THF!