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The mountain lion is one of Oklahoma's most elusive and discussed wildlife species. “Do we have mountain lions here or not?” The short answer is yes, sometimes. But we have far fewer than rumors would lead you to believe.
- Alabama. Mountain Lions have a status of extirpated in Alabama, there have been no confirmed sightings in the state in over 50 years. There are occasional reports of people who think they saw one, maybe they even took a blurry picture, but those are most likely bobcats.
- Alaska. Alaska is one of the few states where mountain lions are not technically native to and there is currently no breeding population of Mountain Lions in Alaska.
- Arizona. Mountain lions can be found throughout Arizona, and data suggests the populations are not only stable, but growing. The current estimate is 2,500 – 3,000 throughout Arizona.
- Arkansas. There is not currently a known breeding population of mountain lions in Arkansas and there hasn’t been in decades. There have been between 20-25 sightings of mountain lions in the state since 2010, but no evidence to support that these animals are breeding here and not just passing through.
- Mountain Lions and Their Historic Range in Oklahoma
- Documented Mountain Lion Sightings in Oklahoma
- Mountain Lions in Oklahoma Today
- What Does A Mountain Lion Look like?
- How to Avoid Getting Attacked by A Mountain Lion in Oklahoma
These large felines once roamed throughout Oklahoma. Historically, there was a sizable mountain lion population in the state. However, as settlers pushed into the area, they began putting pressure on the cats. The population expansion exerted pressure on the habitat of mountain lions. Additionally, much like in other parts of the country, many sett...
Despite the depletion of the local mountain lion population, the large cats never gave up on the state. There have continued to be sightings in the 20th century, long after officials thought the feline was extinct. In 1953, a mammalogist at Oklahoma State University documented mountain lion tracks. They were discovered near Canton Lake in the north...
Officially the state acknowledges the likely presence of mountain lions in Oklahoma these days. However, they are reluctant to estimate how many cats call the state home. Wildlife officials receive dozens of reports annually about possible mountain lion sightings. And they do their best to investigate each thoroughly. But only some of the sightings...
One of the reasons other wildlife and domesticated animals get mistaken for mountain lions is that it can be difficult to picture the size of the predators. They are much larger than bobcats, commonly found in every county in Oklahoma. Male mountain lions average roughly 140 pounds but can get as large as 225 pounds. They get measured from snout to...
Although there is not a breeding population of mountain lions in the state, Oklahoma is relatively close to states with a native population. Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, Texas, and New Mexico all have sizable mountain lion populations. However, since at least one mountain lion has been seen roaming around Oklahoma, it is prudent to know basic s...
Although mountain lions, sometimes called cougars, pumas, panthers, painters, or catamounts, were common in Oklahoma and elsewhere in the Plains prior to European settlement, they were eradicated during the 19th century.
The mountain lion is one of Oklahoma's most elusive and discussed wildlife species. “Do we have mountain lions here or not?” The short answer is yes, sometimes.
mountain lions in Kansas are emigrants from a population existing in the Ozark, Ouachita, and Mark Twain national forests of Missouri and Arkansas ( 16,20 ). Mountain lions occupy an extensive range in Texas ( 21-23 ).
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Jan 17, 2021 · Seven sightings in Oklahoma last year of mountain lions — also commonly known as pumas, panthers and cougars — were determined to be true. Osage County had three confirmed sightings, Pushmataha had two, and Cimarron and Pawnee counties each had one.
