Mountain Lion

wildlife-conflict

Mountain lion attacks in Colorado are rare but serious when they occur, shaped by human activity patterns and the species’ ecology. This guide explains where encounters happen...

wildlife_safety

Mountain lion attacks in Utah are rare but understandably concerning. Also known as cougars or pumas, these solitary, wide-ranging carnivores inhabit many Utah ecosystems, from...

wildlife-status

There is no established, breeding population of mountain lions in Pennsylvania, and confirmed, wild mountain lion sightings are extremely rare. The species was historically exti...

wildlife-legal-compliance

Mountain lion cubs for sale do appear in listings from time to time, but buying one is highly restricted and often illegal without specific permits. In the United States, most s...

wildlife_safety

A Colorado cougar attack is rare but serious when it occurs. Mountain lions (Puma concolor) live across much of Colorado, and most human encounters result in no injury. When att...

wildlife-coexistence

The Verrado mountain lion refers to mountain lions (Puma concolor) documented near the Verrado community in Buckeye, Arizona. This is a suburban area on the urban fringe of the...

wildlife_safety

A mountain lion walking into a house is an unusual event, yet it can be understood through documented behavior and verified human–wildlife interaction records. Mountain lions,...

wildlife-coexistence

Mountain lions (Puma concolor) inhabit the Santa Monica Mountains, including the fragmented landscape of Griffith Park in Los Angeles. This evergreen profile summarizes verified...

wildlife

Mountain lions, also called cougars or pumas, are obligate carnivores that primarily eat medium to large mammals such as deer, elk, and smaller prey when needed. They rely on st...