Rare Animal Seen in Ohio County for the First Time Since Mid-1800s

The fisher, also known as Pekania pennanti, was seen earlier this year in Cuyahoga County

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  • A fisher has been spotted in Ohio’s Cuyahoga County for the first time since the 1800s
  • Cleveland Metroparks shared footage of the animal, also known as a Pekania pennanti
  • In the footage, the fisher is seen exploring the forest and observing its surroundings

A rare fisher has been spotted in Cuyahoga County for the first time since the 1800s.

On Friday, Dec. 12, Cleveland Metroparks shared footage of the animal, which is also known as a Pekania pennanti.

The sighting occurred earlier this year when a wildlife camera captured the fisher in Cleveland Metroparks, according to the Instagram post…

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