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the problems created by mountain lions coming into contact with humans in suburban developments
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Now, Briar lives with two other mountain lions, Coloma and Silverado.
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Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife advises those who come in contact with mountain lions to stay calm and remain still, never run or approach a lion and avoid crouching down or bending over.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
That ballot measure would have banned the hunting and trapping of mountain lions and bobcats in Colorado, and it was also soundly rejected by the state’s voters.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Some mammal species are highly susceptible to HPAI, including domestic cats, skunks, foxes, raccoons, bobcats, mountain lions and black bears.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife advises those who come in contact with mountain lions to stay calm and remain still, never run or approach a lion and avoid crouching down or bending over.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
That ballot measure would have banned the hunting and trapping of mountain lions and bobcats in Colorado, and it was also soundly rejected by the state’s voters.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Some mammal species are highly susceptible to HPAI, including domestic cats, skunks, foxes, raccoons, bobcats, mountain lions and black bears.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Mountain lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20lion. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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