• Michigan Cougar History
Cougars were originally native to Michigan, but were extirpated from Michigan around the turn of the century.

• Description and Life History
The cougar, is also known as a puma, panther, catamount, or mountain lion, is a large sized wild cat.

• Cougar-Human Interactions
The DNR recognizes that, although highly unlikely, the potential for human-cougar encounters exists, and knowledge is the best tool for minimizing the potential for an attack.

• Report Cougar Observations

• Distinguishing Cougar, Coyote, and Bobcat Tracks

• Distinguishing Cougars, Bobcats, and Domestic Cats

• General Cougar Questions

• Questions About Cougar-Human Conflicts

• Did a Predator Kill or Injure My Livestock? 

• How to Minimize Livestock Losses to Predators 

• Washington State

• State of Montana

• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Cougar Information

• Missouri Department of Conservation

• John Ball Zoo - Grand Rapids, MI

• Colorado Division of Wildlife