It is neither "ignorant" nor "closed minded" to expect verifiable evidence for the existence of mountain lions in P.A., N.Y. or whatever state you want to talk about. Verifiable evidence is what intelligent non-ignorant people use as a standard. It is truly ignorant to be completely convinced of their existence here based solely on testimonials. BTW, I don't believe any of the "non-believers" said it is "impossible" but rather find it highly unlikelyand until there is far more substantial evidence than there is, we're just not buying it. You know, there is just as much verifiable physical evidence for the existence ofpolar bears andcaribou inN.Y. and P.A as there is for mountain lions.Zero.

When it is reported by some "reputable" source that they exist here, I'll buy in but not until. BTW, if its so clear they are here, why is it that not 1 university, DEC, or fish and game comission on either a state or federal level will confirm their existence here? Oh yea, the conspiracy... I fogot.