In a remarkable wildlife discovery, cougar cubs have been confirmed in Michigan’s wilderness for the first time in over 100 years. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) verified the presence of two cougar cubs, estimated to be 7-9 weeks old, on private land in Ontonagon County in the western Upper Peninsula. The spotted cubs were photographed on March 6 by local residents who initially mistook them for bobcats. After analyzing the photographic evidence, wildlife officials confirmed on March 13 that these were indeed cougar cubs – marking a historic moment for wildlife conservation in the state. Brian Roell, a … Continue reading Cougar Cubs Confirmed in Michigan After Over a Century