Is a new kind of cougar stalking Manitoulin Island?
Oh, there are cougars on Manitoulin Island all right. I’ve sighted hundreds of them, on my countless treks up here. Dusk is the best time, especially if there’s a hint of haw-berry in the air and the moon is full and stars begin to sparkle over the deep, dark woods. Manitoulin, end to end, is a two-hour drive, so there is abundant habitat for cougars. fctAdTag(“bigbox”,MyGenericTagVar,1);And this is high season for game. Fresh prey arrives daily, across the narrows at Little Current or even from far to the south, from Toronto. No guarantee, of course, but prime observation sites for Manitoulin cougars include the Anchor Inn and the rustic Muskie Widows Tavern. Keep your wits about you. Be on the lookout for svelte, tan creatures, often with whiskers, sharp claws and hungry eyes. Do NOT run, lest you trigger the chase instinct. No. Stay calm. Murmur, “what’s new pussycat?” and buy her a drink. This is the only way to survive an encounter with the bipedal Manitoulin cougar. Until the pas
