August 26, 2025

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Articles for tag: Michigan wildlife

Doug Marrin

Cougar Cubs in Michigan Spark Hopes for a Wild Comeback

Cougar Cubs in Michigan Spark Hopes for a Wild Comeback

With the first confirmed cougar cubs in over a century and a past sighting in Clinton Township, could Michigan’s big cats be making a quiet resurgence? For the first time in over a century, Michigan wildlife officials have confirmed the presence of cougar cubs in the wild, marking a historic milestone in the state’s conservation ...

Harnessing AI to Track Michigan’s Wolf Pack

Harnessing AI to Track Michigan’s Wolf Pack

The vast forests and snowy landscapes of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have long been home to a thriving population of gray wolves. However, accurately tracking the numbers of these elusive predators has proven to be a challenging task for wildlife researchers – until now. Thanks to the power of artificial intelligence (AI), a new approach is ...