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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The Dept of Interior Bans M-44s or Cyanide Bombs On BLM Lands
Today, the Biden Administration’s Department of Interior has formally banned M-44 or what are known as cyanide bombs, from 245 million acres of Bureau of Land Management federal lands. Animals that are poisoned suffer a horrific death. Many pets, and non-target wildlife, not to mention native predators, which have as much right to be on […]
Hiker shares harrowing six-minute encounter with mountain lion
A hiker has shared GoPro footage of himself being stalked down a woodland trail by an exceptionally persistent mountain lion, which pursued him for six nerve-racking minutes. The clip, shared by Reddit user HeavenIsBelowMe, shows the man using various strategies to try to scare the animal back after apparently getting too close to its young. […]
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 […]
Mountain Lion Stalks Unarmed Shed Hunter In Heart-Pounding Video
If I’ve ever seen a look of death, this would be it. Cougars (also called mountain lions and pumas depending on location) are one of the most prolific predators in North America. While they can weigh over 150 pounds, they walk near silently through heavily wooded areas, closing the distance on prey before they’re even […]
3 healthy kittens born to mountain lion tracked by biologists in wilderness near Los Angeles
A mountain lion studied by biologists in wilderness areas near Los Angeles has given birth to three healthy kittens, the National Park Service said Thursday. The three females estimated to be a month old were found May 18 nestled in a patch of poison oak in the Simi Hills area about 40 miles (65 km) […]
Mountain lion attacked girl, 11, as she checked on chickens after finding one dead
A wild mountain lion has left an 11-year-old girl with severe facial injuries after attacking her as she checked on chickens. In what has been described as a ‘rare attack’, the beast swatted at the poor girl who spotted one of her family’s hens appeared lifeless. Wildlife officials in Colorado, US, have since tracked down […]
Mountain Lions of California Are Being Killed on Roads Faster Than They Can Reproduce
Have you ever heard of P-22, the legendary mountain lion who roamed the hills of Los Angeles for over a decade? Sadly, this beautiful big cat met his untimely demise after being hit by a vehicle and found injured in a backyard. This heart-wrenching story is not an isolated incident in California, as the state […]