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Orange Jacobs: “But let me be understood that when he is pressed by hunger and famished for want of food, I do consider the cougar a…”

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But let me be understood that when he is pressed by hunger and famished for want of food, I do consider the cougar a dangerous animal.
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Orange Jacobs
Republican · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Jacobs acknowledges that while cougars can be dangerous when hungry, this is not their constant state, adding nuance to their reputation.

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