Learn more About the Past, Present, and Future of Catamounts in the Northeast
Our campaign is grounded in the best available science, extensive historical investigation, and guidance from leading wildlife experts. We invite you to explore our growing library of resources to learn more about the catamount’s history in Vermont, the research informing their potential return, and the work underway to understand what a future with mountain lions in our forests could look like.
Factsheets and resources
Bring Catamounts Home: Campaign Trifold
A brief introduction to the campaign’s vision—outlining why catamounts matter, the ecological and cultural reasons to restore them, and how Vermonters can get involved in bringing this native keystone species home.
Cougars Are Ecologically Important
An ecological synthesis demonstrating how mountain lions boost biodiversity, regulate prey, and create healthier, more resilient ecosystems. Source: Panthera
Is There Space for Pumas in the East?
A science-based overview showing that the eastern U.S. has ample habitat and prey to support viable mountain lion populations, even though natural return is unlikely without human help. Source: Panthera
Public Support for Cougars Coming Home to the East
A summary of regional social-science research revealing that strong public support for mountain lion restoration far outweighs opposition across northeastern states. Source: Panthera