Three baby pumas born in Minnesota, US, is a first in more than 100 years
A female puma and her three kittens have been spotted in Minnesota, marking the first breeding observation of pumas in the state in over a century. The sighting occurred during a deer monitoring project, surprising researchers who initially suspected a bobcat was responsible for a deer carcass. While it's uncertain if this family represents a new breeding population, scientists are hopeful for further observations and data collection.
- ▪The sighting of a female puma and her three kittens is the first in Minnesota in more than 100 years.
- ▪Researchers initially set up cameras to investigate a deer carcass, expecting to find evidence of a bobcat.
- ▪Biologists are monitoring the pumas to determine their gender and potential relation to other pumas in the area.
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