The Eastern Puma Is Officially Extinct, After Humans Destroy Its Wild Habitat

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently declared that the Eastern Puma is officially extinct. The announcement has caused a tragic stir among wildlife enthusiasts, as humans are the main cause of its extinction.

Last time when an Eastern Puma was spotted in the wild was 80 years ago, back in 1938. In 2011 USFWS started to review the status of Eastern Pumas under the Endangered Species Act. It was deduced in 2015 that there was no evidence of the existence of the large cats. The de-listing of the endangered Pumas has become official on 22nd February. Image credit: Wikimedia Commons