{"product_id":"mountain-lion-paw-track-plaster-cast-adirondacks-1940","title":"Mountain Lion Paw Track Plaster Cast Adirondacks, Puma 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMountain Lion Paw Track Plaster Cast — Adirondacks, 1940\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage plaster cast is reportedly taken from a \u003cstrong\u003emountain lion (puma\/cougar) track discovered in the Adirondack region of New York in 1940\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe track is particularly interesting from a wildlife-history perspective because it dates to a period when the presence of mountain lions in the Adirondacks was highly disputed. The native Eastern Puma population was considered extirpated from New York by the early 20th century, yet reports of mountain lions continued to surface periodically throughout the Northeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service later concluded that the Eastern Puma was extinct throughout its historical range in the eastern United States, while acknowledging that occasional reports continued. Consequently, the historical identification and origin of individual tracks and sightings from this period can be difficult to verify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cast is offered as a \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical specimen representing a reported 1940 Adirondack mountain lion track\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is an interesting piece for collectors of wildlife history, tracking, natural history, and vintage plaster specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mountain Lion \/ Puma \/ Cougar (\u003cem\u003ePuma concolor\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReported location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adirondack Mountains, New York\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReported date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plaster cast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that photos are of our antique original from which we made our mold.  Your cast may vary slightly in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBigfootCasts.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BigfootCasts.com ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46210276556991,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/6635\/2996\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3d7ba03c-d1d8-4193-bcaa-819c4b7c6069.jpg?v=1789537604","url":"https:\/\/bigfootcasts.com\/de\/products\/mountain-lion-paw-track-plaster-cast-adirondacks-1940","provider":"BigfootCasts.com ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}