Happy #NationalCougarDay from your favourite Zoo pair 🐾 Today is an opportunity for us to celebrate and raise awareness about one of North America’s most iconic predators. Cougars play an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by helping to balance wildlife populations and supporting biodiversity across their range. As habitat loss and human-wildlife conflicts continue to impact wild cougar populations, this day encourages us to learn more about these elusive cats and the challenges they face in the wild. The cougar is also commonly referred to as a puma or mountain lion and unlike many other big cats, the cougar is not a species that will roar. However, this large feline will purr like a house cat 🐈 Nearly 4-year-old male resident Bowen recently mastered voluntarily presenting himself for injections, allowing Wildlife Care to administer treatments without restraint. This is a significant achievement that supports positive animal well-being, while reducing stress. In fa...