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

  2. Aug 18, 2023 · They are dark reddish-or yellowish-brown dorsally, lighter ventrally, the tail tip is dark, and the fur is short, soft and unspotted. Since 1970, 121 sightings have been identified as possible mountain lions, but have not been officially confirmed.

    • 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.
  3. Jun 17, 2024 · Driven to near extinction in many regions due to hunting and habitat destruction, estimates of the mountain lion population in the U.S. vary widely, with state game agencies suggesting that the...

    • Marni Rose Mcfall
  4. Aug 16, 2022 · In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the world of mountain lions in Virginia, exploring their habits, habitats, and the efforts made towards their conservation. History and Background. Uncover the historical records and accounts of mountain lions in Virginia, dating back to the early settlements.

    • Loretta Gray
  5. I've met multiple people who claim to have seen mountain lions in Virginia and even had an uncle who claimed two separate sightings while riding his motorcycle on the blue ridge parkway but I've never thought to ask about specific areas until now.

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  7. Sep 14, 2023 · Are There Any Mountain Lions in Virginia? Once known to roam the wild landscapes of Virginia, mountain lions are currently not found in the state. As in most other states of the U.S., mountain lions were eradicated from Virginia by the late 1800s due to loss of habitat, constant hunting, and bounties including unavailability of prey in the wild.