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1. storymaps.arcgis.com › stories › fa8dd05e49304258aMountain Lions: A Crucial Species for Biodiversity

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   Jun 23, 2021 · Mountain lions are no less valuable than the often sought after game species like mule deer and elk. They provide valuable ecosystem services and, without them, we would see a decline in ecosystem resiliency and biodiversity. In fact, mountain lions keep our landscapes healthy and balanced.

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3. biologyinsights.com › mountain-lions-habitatMountain Lions: Habitat, Behavior, and Conservation Efforts

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   Oct 16, 2024 · Mountain lions are solitary and predominantly nocturnal creatures, showcasing behaviors that reflect their adaptability and stealth. These cats are highly territorial, with males generally maintaining larger territories than females.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CougarCougar - Wikipedia

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   The cougar (Puma concolor) (/ ˈ k uː ɡ ər /, KOO-gər), also known as the panther, mountain lion, catamount and puma, is a large cat native to the Americas.

5. mountainlion.org › about-mountain-lionsAbout Mountain Lions - Mountain Lion Foundation

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   Mountain lions are known by many names, including cougar, puma, catamount, painter, panther, and many more. They are the most wide-ranging cat species in the world and are found as far north as Canada and as far south as Chile.

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6. peecnature.org › featured-critters › mountain-lionMountain Lion – Pajarito Environmental Education Center

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   Mountain lions are highly territorial. They use urine and feces, often scraping the dirt nearby, to mark their home territory. In addition, mountain lions may leave deep scratches known as claw raking on fallen trees as a sign of their presence.

7. animalgator.com › mountain-lionMountain Lion (Cougar): Facts, Habitat, Behavior & Conservation

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   Sep 17, 2024 · Mountain lions are highly adaptable and inhabit diverse ecosystems across the Americas, from the Canadian Yukon to the southern Andes in South America. Some of their critical habitats include: Forests thrive in coniferous and deciduous forests, using thick vegetation as cover for stalking prey.

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   Where do mountain lions live?

   • Mountain lions are highly adaptable and inhabit diverse ecosystems across the Americas, from the Canadian Yukon to the southern Andes in South America. Some of their critical habitats include: Forests thrive in coniferous and deciduous forests, using thick vegetation as cover for stalking prey.

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   Why are mountain lions important?

   • Mountain lions are no less valuable than the often sought after game species like mule deer and elk. They provide valuable ecosystem services and, without them, we would see a decline in ecosystem resiliency and biodiversity. In fact, mountain lions keep our landscapes healthy and balanced.

   Mountain Lions: A Crucial Species for Biodiversity - ArcGIS StoryMaps

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   Is a mountain lion a cougar?

   • The Mountain Lion (Puma concolor), also known as Cougar, Puma, or Panther, is a remarkable big cat species that inhabits a wide range of ecosystems across the Americas. Despite being a formidable predator, the Mountain Lion has developed an intricate relationship with its environment and the humans it coexists with.

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   Do mountain lions need habitat?

   • But that's not all, as an umbrella species, by preserving enough habitat for mountain lions, a multitude of other species will benefit. On average, a mountain lion's territory can be upwards of 100 square miles, give or take.

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   Where did mountain lions come from?

   • The mountain lion is a member of the Puma genus, which also includes the jaguarundi. Fossil records suggest that these cats evolved around 3 million years ago in North America before spreading to South America.

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   Are there Mountain Lions in California?

   • Learn more about mountain lions in California. In Idaho, a state where mountain lions are actively hunted, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted to remove quotas statewide on male and female lions and permitted the use of electronic calls to lure in lions.

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9. cougar.codefornature.orgWelcome to The Mountain Lion Tracking Webmap

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   Welcome to The Mountain Lion Tracking Webmap A Project of UC Davis Wildlife Health Center & The Nature Conservancy