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Devin Durocher

The Mountain Lion

My White Whale

​Years of attempting to find this wild cat ended up fruitless. My favorite animal on this planet. It's illusiveness ignited a drive for discovery, and every time I crossed beyond Great Plains - no matter what else I was there for - my mission was to cross paths with the Ghost Cat.​

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Unfortunately, such a moment of serendipity has still yet to pass. These photos, though, showcase the first time I came face to face with this magnificent predator in the wild. They were taken while the cats were treed by dogs training for future DNR collaring missions.​

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One day, perhaps, I'll catch a tail slipping into the brush on a cold Rocky Mountain evening. But for now, I'll appreciate these brief moments I got to spend with the most beautiful creature in North America.​

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Rocky Mountain National Park

Glacier National Park

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