Mountain Lion

Outdoor Recreation

Across Colorado’s backcountry and growing exurban communities, mountain lion (Puma concolor) presence is a long-established ecological fact rather than a breaking threat. Veri...

wildlife-safety

Mountain lion sightings and rare attacks near Fort Collins, Colorado, are uncommon but serious when they occur. These solitary, crepuscular predators typically avoid humans, foc...

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-behavior

A mountain lion, also called puma or cougar, is a large solitary felid adapted to diverse habitats across the Americas. A bear cub is the juvenile of a bear, entirely dependent...

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...

Wildlife & Nature

Mountain lions (Puma concolor), also called pumas or cougars, are native to Texas and can occur in El Paso County, though confirmed, close‑in sightings are uncommon. They are...

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...

wildlife-verification

Occasionally, a family photo sparks concern that a mountain lion is hidden in the image. These moments arise from distant shapes, eye reflections, or motion blur that resemble a...

wildlife-conservation

Mountain lions have been confirmed in and around Griffith Park in Los Angeles, supported by genetic sampling, trail camera data, and wildlife research. While detections remain r...

wildlife & ecology

Mountain lions, also called pumas or cougars, are obligate carnivores that rely almost exclusively on meat. Across North and South America, their diet is dominated by medium to...