mountain lion

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Earlier this year, the California Fish and Game Commission granted threatened species status to six mountain lion populations to try to boost their chances of survival.

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

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

She’s the spiritual granddaughter to P-22, Griffith Park’s photogenic mountain lion … P-2028.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The mountain lion on the path took one look at them, glanced back over its shoulder the direction it had come from, then took off running again, disappearing into the smoke.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz