Length of tail, spotting, and general appearance led ministry to this conclusion; there are three to six adults per 100 square kilometres in northern states with similar habitat
The large cat that was spotted in an Echo Bay backyard earlier this week was likely a bobcat, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources.
The Gendrons were certain it was a cougar — a rare creature but one that has been identified in Goulais River and Sault Michigan in recent years. According to the ministry, bobcats are found in forested areas of Ontario that experience typical winters with low snow depths. For example, they are common around Georgian Bay and further north in areas around Lake Huron.
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