Guest guest Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 > Certain large predators have adapted very well to the >presence of humans here in the U.S., including coyotes and pumas. >Their success in suburban situations here suggests that their closest >kin, the jackals and leopards, may adapt and do well in a modern >mechanized India. Pumas are actually much more closely genetically related to Asiatic lions than to leopards. However, behaviorally they are much more like leopards than they are like either Asiatic or African lions. -- Merritt Clifton Editor, ANIMAL PEOPLE P.O. Box 960 Clinton, WA 98236 Telephone: 360-579-2505 Fax: 360-579-2575 E-mail: anmlpepl Web: www.animalpeoplenews.org [ANIMAL PEOPLE is the leading independent newspaper providing original investigative coverage of animal protection worldwide, founded in 1992. Our readership of 30,000-plus includes the decision-makers at more than 10,000 animal protection organizations. We have no alignment or affiliation with any other entity. $24/year; for free sample, send address.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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