“Possible Cougar” at UMD Downgraded to “Possible Savannah”

From the Washington Post:

Authorities have apparently tracked down the animal that prompted reports of cougar sightings at the University of Maryland. Or at least, they came close.

They managed to snap pictures Friday of an unidentified feline that, while not quite a cougar, seemed far larger than a standard house cat.

So now they think that it’s just a big house cat. Here’s a picture, which gives you some idea of the size of this breed:

Somewhat disappointing, but that still might look good stuffed and mounted.

• Video of “Possible Savannah”
• “Possible Cougar” Sighting on UMD Campus