Mountain Lion Foundation

All Things Lion

Featured stories from the Mountain Foundation. (Click on the image to read the story.)

	THE DAY THE SAFETY NET FAILED: CDFG ignores orphaned cubs and punishes rescue group
	ON AIR Interview with Florida Panther Biologist Deborah Jansen In this edition, MLF volunteer Julie West interviews Big Cypress National Preserve Florida Panther Biologist Deborah Jansen to discuss her work with one of the most critically endangered animals on the planet. From inbreeding, to habitat loss, and record-high roadkills, Ms. Jansen discusses some of the biggest challenges panthers are facing. Hear about her recent field work tracking and collaring the big cats in southwest Florida, and what the future may hold for Puma concolor coryi.
	Cougar Sign: Evidence of a Lion's Presence Seeing a lion in the wild is an especially rare occurrence. Cougars are solitary, elusive, and very stealthy. If a cougar is in the area and you are lucky enough to detect its presence, most often it will be due to "cougar sign" and not actually seeing the animal. These signs are evidence left behind after a cougar has passed through.
	ON AIR Interview with Midwestern Cougar Biologist Clay Nielsen I In this edition, MLF volunteer Craig Fergus interviews Cougar Biologist Clay Nielsen on his work mapping dispersal corridors for mountain lions into the Midwest. Dr. Nielsen is the Director of Scientific Research for the Cougar Network.
	California Celebrates Twenty Years of Wildlife Protection Mountain Lion Foundation Receives Resolution from California State Senator Fran Pavley
	Defining Mountain Lion Depredation in California While killing a lion for depredation is historically common and culturally acceptable, it is not a productive solution and is an unnecessary loss of life. MLF has created a variety of information and tips for keeping domestic animals safe and coexisting with wildlife.
	South Dakota's "2 + 2 = 5" Mountain Lion Population Estimate Error The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks (SDGF&P) has submitted its 2010-2015 Mountain Lion Management Plan for public review. The new plan calls for reducing the state's mountain lion population by about 80 to 100 cats in order to bring their estimated population total down from an approximated 251 lions to only 150 to 170 mountain lions.
	Pen Build Scrap Book MLF has assisted pet and livestock owners all over the county with building lion-proof small livestock enclosures. This simple measure of building a pen (many are completed in a day) and tucking animals safely inside at night, helps keep both domestic and wild animals safe.