Apr 07, 2020at8:40 amByThe cougar is elusive, stealthy, and mysterious. It's also a very tricky animal to study. Even in a state like Washington with more than 2,000 cougars (and 7.5 million people). These big cats, these “American lions,” are rarely ever seen. So researchers have to get creative.Such as this "camera trap" that I watched wildlife biologist Kim Sager-Fradkin check up on during a trip to the Olympic Peninsula.These cameras are placed strategically, deep in the forest. They take a photo anytime an animal walks past the sensor. It’s a non-invasive way to monitor the wildlife...…Apr 07, 2020at8:40 amByThe cougar is elusive, stealthy, and mysterious. It's also a very tricky animal to study. Even in a state like Washington with more than 2,000 cougars (and 7.5 million people). These big cats, these “American lions,” are rarely ever seen. So researchers have to get creative.Such as this "camera trap" that I watched wildlife biologist Kim Sager-Fradkin check up on during a trip to the Olympic Peninsula.These cameras are placed strategically, deep in the forest. They take a photo anytime an animal walks past the sensor. It’s a non-invasive way to monitor the wildlife...WW…