The Black Beach Cougar

The black beach cougar (Puma concolor potawatomi) is a rare species of the North American Cougar family found primarily in western Michigan. A capable stalk-and-ambush predator, the black beach cougar pursues a wide variety of prey. Primary food sources include deer, elk, domestic cattle, sheep, and small children. It prefers habitats with dense underbrush and sandy hills for stalking.

A black beach cougar was recently sighted on the south side of the channel.