Game camera from Colorado catches cougar mid-leap
Feb. 26, 2021 Updated Fri., Feb. 26, 2021 at 4:15 p.m.
A game camera photo from Colorado shows a cougar leaping high over a cached deer carcass.
The photo was released by Colorado Parks and Wildlife in an effort to promote a podcast about cougar biology and living near the big felines.
“Mountain lions are fascinating animals that are incredibly strong & fast. They can run 45 mph & jump 19 feet straight up in the air,” the agency tweeted. “Learn more in this podcast episode featuring our wildlife researcher Mat Alldredge, a leading mountain lion expert.”
To listen to the podcast, which is well worth your time, visit: art19.com/shows/colorado-outdoors/episodes/0e9049b3-4323-42b0-97f5-3f17461513e4
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