Mountain Lion Track Identification

01/30/12 A 2-minute video by MOnatureVids

Missouri Department of Conservation Resource Scientist Jeff Beringer discusses the markings on the paw of a sedated Mountain lion and how to id tracks. This male cougar was released at Current River Conservation Area after it was mistakenly live trapped by a Centerville, Mo., trapper. It weighed 122 pounds and was estimated to be two years old.