September 26, 2009 – Reports of a Mountain Lion in New Hampshire again. The most recent report was from Barnstead, New Hampshire, and to make it little more convincing a representative of Fish & Game witnessed the animal! Word is that it is possibly a pet that someone released into the wild. What a pet!
In New Hampshire, I know of only two mountain lions and they are in captivity at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness, New Hampshire. I am unaware if there are others in captivity around New Hampshire?
They are couple of the most powerful looking animals I have ever seen in New Hampshire! I would not want to come across either of them in the back-country of the White Mountains.
Everything from the way they walk to the look in their eyes says “power”. If you come across a moutain lion in New Hampshire, you will never forget it! If you would like to view more images of Mountain Lions click here.
Happy image making…
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Erin Paul is a professional photographer, writer, and author who specializes in environmental conservation and historic preservation photography mainly in the New Hampshire White Mountains. His work is published worldwide, and publication credits include: Appalachian Mountain Club, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Backpacker Magazine, and The Wilderness Society.
ScenicNH Photography LLC
Specializing in environmental conservation and historic preservation photography mainly in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, Erin Paul’s photography and writing focuses on the history of the White Mountains, and telling the story of abandoned places and forgotten historical sites.