.jpg)
Eastern Cougar
- Item #: 91
When European settlers first reached the shores of North America, eastern cougars were wide ranging and plentiful. But by the beginning of the twentieth century, they had been almost entirely wiped out, victims of the same anxiety and mind set that decimated wolf and bison numbers elsewhere in the country. Today, the continued existence of wild cougars remains hotly disputed, as do proposals to reintroduce cougars to the East. This exciting anthology brings together accounts of early settlers and explorers, presents pro and con arguments on the wild cougar question, and examines the social and environmental implications of reintroduction. More than just a study of a single animal, this fascinating anthology probes Americas troubled history with large predators and makes a vital contribution to the wildlife management debates of today. 320 Pages.
