California’s mountain lion population is worse than expected – as census reveals there are only 3,200-4,500 left – nearly 3,000 fewer than thought

California’s mountain lion population is worse than expected – as census reveals there are only 3,200-4,500 left – nearly 3,000 fewer than thought

Scientists have estimated the number of mountain lions, also known as cougars in California, which may be lower than they had hoped. Officials concluded that there are 3,200-4,500 total mountain lions, thousands fewer than expected. State and university scientists calculated the total number using GPS collar data and genetic information from shoreline samples. The scientists […]

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Two Cougars Relocated from Eastern Sierra Nevada to Mojave Desert Meet a Heartbreaking End

Two Cougars Relocated from Eastern Sierra Nevada to Mojave Desert Meet a Heartbreaking End

Two male cougars, L147 and L176, embarked on a perilous journey after being relocated from their home in the eastern Sierra Nevada to the Mojave Desert by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) in 2021, according to Newsweek. Unfortunately, their attempt to return home ended in tragedy, as they succumbed to starvation. This […]

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