mountain lion
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Humans remain the leading cause of mountain lion deaths, whether through hunting or vehicle collisions.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
Researchers studying a small suburban preserve about 45 miles south of San Francisco discovered that as mountain lion activity increased, the behavior of many other animals changed as well.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
Wildlife officials successfully tranquilized a mountain lion that was spotted roaming in a front yard in Santa Monica, following several tense hours where residents were warned to stay indoors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
At the time, Kevin McManus with Pasadena Humane told ABC7 News that mountain lion sightings in the city are “extremely rare,” but noted that last year’s wildfires could be pushing cats further into residential areas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
He peered in as if he expected to find a mountain lion lying in wait.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
