Bears and other animals that haven't been seen for years were popping up across Ohio in 2025. Here's a look back at where, and which ones.
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Bobcat spotted in central Ohio

Columbus and Franklin Metro Parks have confirmed a rare bobcat sighting in central Ohio. Metro Parks shared video from a trail camera showing the wild cat in Prairie Oaks Metro Park, which straddles ...
A "rare" bobcat sighting was captured on a trail camera in central Ohio last month. Columbus Metro Parks shared video of the sighting, noting the date on the video is incorrect and it was captured ...
A rare glimpse at an "elusive" bobcat was captured on camera at a park in Ohio. The Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks shared a video on Instagram showing a bobcat that was caught on camera at ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A trio of species that were once a rare sight in Ohio are making a comeback. Bald eagles, bobcats and black bears are all seeing their populations rise in the Buckeye State, ...