California Wildlife

wildlife-safety

In California, confirmed fatal mountain lion encounters are rare but highly consequential. When a human death occurs, authorities typically confirm the species involvement throu...

Animals & Wildlife

The phrase California surfing bear refers to a short video that went viral in mid‑2024, showing a bear in California walking along the ocean shoreline in what looks like a hum...

wildlife-conflicts

In California, coyote conflicts are best understood through verified patterns rather than isolated headlines. Coyote attacks remain rare but can escalate when coyotes lose fear...

wildlife

The mountain lion (Puma concolor), also called cougar, puma, or panther, is a large solitary carnivore native to California. It occupies diverse habitats from coastal redwood fo...

wildlife

Few large carnivores inspire as much fascination and concern in California as the mountain lion (Puma concolor). This powerful, solitary predator inhabits diverse landscapes acr...

Celebrity Profiles

This evergreen explainer covers what residents and visitors need to know about mountain lions in and around Irvine. It describes local evidence, behavior, safety practices, and...