Do mountain lions live in NJ?

Do mountain lions live in NJ?

New Jersey environmental officials said Friday the reports about a dangerous feline in Mercer County were unfounded. As DEP spokesman Larry Hajna said, “We don’t have mountain lions in New Jersey.” He also noted that bobcats have short tails, and the animal seen in surveillance images “clearly has a long tail.”

Where are mountain lions in NJ?

Adult mountain lions are a large cat and can weigh 80-200 pounds, have a long tail, no ear tufts and have solid tawny fur. Originally widespread throughout the state, bobcats now are limited to mainly Sussex, Warren, Morris, Passaic and Hunterdon counties, with some scatted reports in the Pinelands.

What do you do if you encounter a mountain lion with a Cubs?

Make eye contact. Stand your ground. Pick up small children without, if possible, turning away or bending over.

Are there mountain lions in South Jersey?

None of them inhabit our state. There have been several articles online about “sightings” of a “large cat.” One in Camden County near the Winslow Hammonton border by Route 73 was reported to be a mountain lion. In other words – No Mountain Lions in NJ.

Is a mountain lion bigger than a bobcat?

Bobcats are about 30 inches long and weigh between 15 to 35 pounds, Ruiz said. Mountain lions are usually 52 to 54 inches long and weigh between 100 and 175 pounds, he said.

What big cats live in NJ?

Bobcats, Lynx rufus, are active all throughout the year, especially at night, and are New Jersey’s only wild cat. These medium size felines can weigh between 15-35 pounds and are identified by their small ear tufts, tan, black and white spots and stripes patterned fur.

How do you know if a mountain lion is around you?

Expert trackers look for the following to identify mountain lion tracks:

1. Three lobes at the bottom of the pad.
2. Teardrop-shaped toes.
3. Between 3- and 3.5-inch-wide tracks.
4. No claw marks are usually visible, except in extremely rare occasions when mountain lions use them for extra traction or to build up speed.

Are cougar and mountain lion the same?

The mountain lion—also known as the cougar, puma, panther, or catamount—is a large cat species native to the Americas. Mountain lions inhabit a wide range of ecosystems, making their home anywhere there is shelter and prey, including mountains, forests, deserts, and wetlands.

Do Bobcats look like mountain lions?

Bobcats are an orangish color and have black spots. Mountain lions are uniform in color and have a tawny coloration (a tan Orangish-Brownish Color).

Do black panthers live in NJ?

“Panthers are not native to New Jersey,” Yuhas said. The idea of a black panther in the area was so unheard of that when the department first received the report, officers thought someone was talking about the Black Panther Party, a political organization, said Lt. Steve Cleveland of the Vineland police.

What time of year are mountain lions most active?

Well, according to the biologists at the National Park Service, winter is the most active season for mountain lions. One reason is that they can more easily overcome their prey in the snow due to their large paws. Deer and many other critters flounder in the snow while the cat can move quickly.