Mountain Lion Spotted Again in Illinois | St. Louis News

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Opublikowano: 2026-09-19

Big cat alert in southern Illinois—officials confirm a mountain lion sighting near Pinckneyville, marking the second in the state this year. It follows similar reports across the Mississippi River in Missouri, where cubs were even spotted. Though no breeding populations exist in either state, sightings are growing more frequent, especially in Missouri—with some experts wondering if it’s the same elusive cat hopping borders. These shy predators rarely show themselves, making each confirmed sighting a big deal, especially after Illinois’ last one was back in 2008. Late September brought another confirmed sighting in DeKalb County, with reports often clusteri...