Mountain Lions Adapt to Urban Life, Shifting Their Schedule to Avoid Humans
A new study reveals that mountain lions in Los Angeles are adapting to living in a bustling metropolis.
A recent study published in Biological Conservation shows that mountain lions in Southern California are becoming more nocturnal, avoiding peak recreation areas. Researchers tracked 22 mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains between 2011 and 2018.
Researchers were surprised to find that the lions weren’t more nocturnal on weekends, despite expectations. They also found that female lions were less nocturnal than males, possibly because they avoid males, which pose a threat to their kittens.
The findings suggest that mountain lions are flexible and willing to avoid humans, but the potential costs of this adaptation remain unknown.
The study highlights the importance of considering our impact on wildlife, even seemingly innocuous activities. We should strive to minimize impact, but how we enjoy the outdoors.
California wildlife officials are poised to decide whether to designate six isolated cougar populations as endangered or threatened species. A final decision is expected next year.
Mountain lions are adapting to urban life, shifting their schedule to avoid humans.
A recent study published in Biological Conservation shows that mountain lions in Southern California are becoming more nocturnal, avoiding peak recreation areas. Researchers tracked 22 mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains between 2011 and 2018. Researchers were surprised to find that the lions weren’t more nocturnal on weekends, despite expectations. They also found that female lions were less nocturnal than males, possibly because they avoid males, which pose a threat to their kittens.
The findings suggest that mountain lions are flexible and willing to avoid humans, but the potential costs of this adaptation remain unknown.
California wildlife officials are poised to decide whether to designate six isolated cougar populations as endangered or threatened species. A final decision is expected next year.
Mountain lions are adapting to urban life, shifting their schedule to avoid humans.
A recent study published in Biological Conservation shows that mountain lions in Southern California are becoming more nocturnal, avoiding peak recreation areas. Researchers tracked 22 mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains between 2011 and 2018. Researchers were surprised to find that the lions weren’t more nocturnal on weekends, despite expectations. They also found that female lions were less nocturnal than males, possibly because they avoid males, which pose a threat to their kittens.
The findings suggest that mountain lions are flexible and willing to avoid humans, but the potential costs of this adaptation remain unknown.
California wildlife officials are poised to decide whether to designate six isolated cougar populations as endangered or threatened species. A final decision is expected next year.
Mountain lions are adapting to urban life, shifting their schedule to avoid humans.
A recent study published in Biological Conservation shows that mountain lions in Southern California are becoming more nocturnal, avoiding peak recreation areas. Researchers tracked 22 mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains between 2011 and 2018. Researchers were surprised to find that the lions weren’t more nocturnal on weekends, despite expectations. They also found that female lions were less nocturnal than males, possibly because they avoid males, which pose a threat to their kittens.
The findings suggest that mountain lions are flexible and willing to avoid humans, but the potential costs of this adaptation remain unknown.
California wildlife officials are poised to decide whether to designate six isolated cougar populations as endangered or threatened species. A final decision is expected next year.
Mountain lions are adapting to urban life, shifting their schedule to avoid humans.
A recent study published in Biological Conservation shows that mountain lions in Southern California are becoming more nocturnal, avoiding peak recreation areas. Researchers tracked 22 mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains between 2011 and 2018. Researchers were surprised to find that the lions weren’t more nocturnal on weekends, despite expectations. They also found that female lions were less nocturnal than males, possibly because they avoid males, which pose a threat to their kittens.
The findings suggest that mountain lions are flexible and willing to avoid humans, but the potential costs of this adaptation remain unknown. California wildlife officials are poised to decide whether to designate six isolated cougar populations as endangered or threatened species. A final decision is expected next year.
Mountain lions are adapting to urban life, shifting their schedule to avoid humans.
A recent study published in Biological Conservation shows that mountain lions in Southern California are becoming more nocturnal, avoiding peak recreation areas. Researchers tracked 22 mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains between 2011 and 2018. Researchers were surprised to find that the lions weren’t more nocturnal on weekends, despite expectations. They also found that female lions were less nocturnal than males, possibly because they avoid males, which pose a threat to their kittens.
The findings suggest that mountain lions are flexible and willing to avoid humans, but the potential costs of this adaptation remain unknown. California wildlife officials are poised to decide whether to designate six isolated cougar populations as endangered or threatened species. A final decision is expected next year.
Mountain lions are adapting to urban life, shifting their schedule to avoid humans.
A recent study published in Biological Conservation shows that mountain lions in Southern California are becoming more nocturnal, avoiding peak recreation areas. Researchers tracked 22 mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains between 2011 and 2018. Researchers were surprised to find that the lions weren’t more nocturnal on weekends, despite expectations. They also found that female lions were less nocturnal than males, possibly because they avoid males, which pose a threat to their kittens.
The findings suggest that mountain lions are flexible and willing to avoid humans, but the potential costs of this adaptation remain unknown. California wildlife officials are poised to decide whether to designate six isolated cougar populations as endangered or threatened species. A final decision is expected next year.