A recent story from Mexico may provide some clues. In 2006, a mysterious illness began to affect girls at a boarding school in Chalco, Mexico, near Mexico City. The school, which is run by Roman Catholic nuns, is one of 10 in Asia and Latin America operated by a charity called World Villages for Children in Asia.
There are also several marine mammals like Orca's (killer whales), harbor seals and sea lions that live in the Seattle area in the cold waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean and feed on the salmon and other fish. Douglas squirrels rely on the the evergreen trees that are native to the area.
Cougars, also known as mountain lions or pumas, are native to Washington state. About 2,500 live in Washington state, double the populations of the early 1980s, and their numbers are growing. What they look like: Cougars are carnivores (meat eating animals).They are very good at hiding and are rarely seen in the wild.ougar Tracks Cougar Photo by Tim Knight Animal silhouettes available to purchase Â» Sources: Cougars (Mountain Lions) - WDFW Living with Wildlife Information and safety tips. Cougars in Mount Rainier National Park Includes tips on traveling in cougar country.