Whether you’re learning about mountain lion behavior, looking for practical coexistence tips, exploring conservation issues, or following the latest news and stories, this is your starting point.
The resources in this section are designed to help people better understand mountain lions, the ecosystems they shape, and the ways we can live alongside them. Grounded in science and informed by experience, these tools support our mission to replace fear with understanding and build a future where people and wildlife thrive together.
Whether you’re new to mountain lions or looking for specific guidance, these resources provide a foundation for understanding, coexistence, and conservation.
Learn about mountain lion biology, behavior, habitat, ecology, and the important role they play in healthy ecosystems.
Discover practical ways people and mountain lions can safely share landscapes, communities, and wild places.
Learn how to identify mountain lions and distinguish them from other wildlife using tracks, signs, photos, and field characteristics.
Practical guidance for hiking, recreating, and living in mountain lion country.
Learning doesn’t stop with the basics. Explore current conservation news, inspiring stories from the field, educational resources, and opportunities to deepen your understanding of mountain lions and the landscapes they shape.
Explore the latest developments in mountain lion conservation, including science discoveries, policy updates, coexistence efforts, wildlife stories, and perspectives from across mountain lion country.
Stay connected through the Mountain Lion Foundation’s newsletter, featuring conservation updates, educational content, wildlife stories, and opportunities to support mountain lions and the landscapes they shape.
Learn from researchers, conservation leaders, wildlife professionals, and community experts through recordings of past webinars covering mountain lion ecology, coexistence, policy, and conservation.
Find answers to common questions about mountain lion behavior, habitat, safety, conservation, and coexistence, all grounded in science and informed by experience.
Mountain lions are part of the lives and landscapes of people across North America. Whether you’ve encountered a mountain lion in the wild, captured a trail camera image, photographed tracks, or experienced coexistence firsthand, your story can help others better understand these remarkable animals.
We welcome written stories, photos, videos, and personal experiences that celebrate curiosity, stewardship, and the connections between people and wildlife.
