“I truly believe mountain lions saved my life and I feel obligated to try to give back and conserve this amazing, misunderstood species.” For Savannah Rose, tracking America’s most secretive apex predator is more than a passion. Taking photographs of mountain lions has been her path to healing after a tragedy upended her life. Deeply … Continue reading "Finding the Light"
8th Annual International P-22 Day & Urban Wildlife Festival Stop by and say hello to the Mountain Lion Foundation at P-22 Day. This event always offers an exciting and engaging lineup, and this year is sure to offer another electrifying day of fun, education, and community bonding. It's FREE and open to everyone! P-22 Day … Continue reading "P-22 Day"
Join the Mountain Lion Foundation as we talk with Tiffany Yap about her debut graphic novel "Tales of the Urban Wild: A Puma's Journey." Learn about Tiffany's work to protect mountain lions and how she and illustrator Meital Smith came together to tell the story of a young puma in Central California facing habitat loss, … Continue reading "Tales of the Urban Wild: A Puma’s Journey. Using graphic novels for conservation storytelling."
Join R. Brent Lyles for a fun and inspiring conversation about the Mountain Lion Foundation’s successes in 2023, including a look ahead to what’s in store for mountain lions in 2024.
In cooperation with Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association, long time Mountain Lion Foundation field volunteer, Robin Parks will present cougar biology and general safety tips, and address the myths and misinformation that surround cougars. He'll talk about California laws pertaining to cougars, California Department of Fish and Wildlife policies, and the ways that residents can … Continue reading "Living with Lions"
Ahíga Sandoval, Co-Principal and Field Operations Manager at Pathways for Wildlife, will share new research about how mountain lions are using highway crossings along Highway 395 and Highway 17 in California. By watching Ahíga’s terrific video footage, you’ll see several lion families, witness cubs growing up over time, and be amazed by a menagerie of … Continue reading "Purr-fect Puma Crossings"
Livestock Guardian Dogs are a new addition to ranching culture in the United States, with the wider scale use of dogs implemented as recently as the 1970’s. Their place as a cultural staple of coexistence around the world, however, stretches back thousands of years. Join Gowan Batist, our Coexistence Programs Manager, to learn why this … Continue reading "Livestock Guardian Dogs: An Ancient Solution to Modern Wildlife Conflicts"
Learn how to get started with camera trapping to discover the wildness in your backyard! "Camera trapping" refers to movement-triggered cameras that are set up in remote areas to capture pictures of wildlife without requiring a person to push the button. Dr. Hari Viswanathan has been an amateur wildlife photographer for 30 years.
Gowan Batist is a working sheep rancher in northern California. Gowan will give a practical, field-tested overview of what it takes to raise small ruminants like goats and sheep safely alongside mountain lions. Topics covered will include cougar behavior and biology, deterrent devices, methods for physical exclusion, use of livestock guardian animals, and when it … Continue reading "Raising Livestock in Mountain Lion Country"
Mountain Lion Foundation will join Save the American River Association (SARA) and Preserve the American River for Family Fall Fest 2024! Free admission and free lunch, live music, live animals, family entertainment, exhibitors, prize raffle, arts & crafts, and more!
Join us to celebrate Nevada’s mountain lions! Hosted by the Mountain Lion Foundation and WildEarth Guardians, the event will include a drink and hors d'oeuvres reception (5:30-6:15) followed by a series of presentations by mountain lion experts and advocates in the Wayne L. Primm Theater (program agenda coming soon).
Gowan Batist is a working sheep rancher in northern California. Gowan will give a practical, field-tested overview of what it takes to raise small ruminants like goats and sheep safely alongside mountain lions. Topics covered will include cougar behavior and biology, deterrent devices, methods for physical exclusion, use of livestock guardian animals, and when it … Continue reading "Raising Livestock in Mountain Lion Country"
