News Items tag as: Cougars

UBCO researchers study relationship between cougars, carrion and birds
October 12, 2024 - 11:30 AM

A pair of UBC Okanagan students are set to publish an academic article about the relationship between cougars, carrion and birds.
Trail in popular Kamloops hiking area closed after cougar attacked dog
January 09, 2024 - 7:00 PM

A trail at a popular outdoor recreation area in Kamloops has been temporarily closed after a cougar attacked a family dog over the weekend.
Cougars and mule deer have a tight relationship, UBC Okanagan researcher says
February 02, 2020 - 6:00 AM

An Okanagan wildlife researcher has been closely watching blinking dots merge on his tracking device, like a video game, only the dots represent actual cougars and mule deer.
Cougar warning issued in Lake Country
January 07, 2020 - 8:24 AM

A cougar was spotted this past weekend in the Juniper Cove area of Carr’s Landing in Lake Country.
Residents urged to take responsibility for pets, livestock after Okanagan cougar attack
June 07, 2016 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Hobby farmers and pet owners in the North Okanagan are being reminded to take precautions after a cougar killed three goats earlier this week near Swan Lake.
Cougar takes Sunday morning stroll through Carmi
May 25, 2016 - 12:33 PM

PENTICTON - A cougar sighting in the city earlier this week is being monitored by the conservation office.
Horse 1, cougar 0, in attack near Summerland
March 15, 2016 - 8:00 PM

PENTICTON - A cougar attack on a horse probably left the cougar the loser, says Penticton Conservation Officer Jim Beck.
Possible cougar encounter near Lakawanna Park in Penticton
December 01, 2015 - 12:57 PM

PENTICTON - Reports of a possible cougar, or bobcat, in Penticton last night remains unresolved because conservation officers are unable to confirm the sighting.
Multiple cougar sightings along Penticton Creek
November 24, 2015 - 11:02 AM

PENTICTON - Several cougar sightings have been reported in the last week and conservation officers are cautioning residents to be aware of wildlife moving into the city as winter conditions descend on the region.
Cougar kills domestic goat in Grand Oro area
September 18, 2015 - 4:30 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton conservation officers are on the lookout for a cougar that killed domestic livestock in the Grand Oro Road area earlier this week.
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