• Michigan Cougar History Cougars were originally native to Michigan, but were extirpated from Michigan around the turn of the century.
• Description and Life History The cougar, is also known as a puma, panther, catamount, or mountain lion, is a large sized wild cat.
• Cougar-Human Interactions The DNR recognizes that, although highly unlikely, the potential for human-cougar encounters exists, and knowledge is the best tool for minimizing the potential for an attack.