COUGARS

Are you curious about the current state of mountain lion populations across the United States? We’ve got the latest statistics on mountain lion populations by state, as of 2023. From states with thriving populations to those where sightings are rare, we’ll explore the diverse landscape of mountain lion presence in the country. Whether you’re interested

While human encounters are rare, cougars are dangerous as they are large predators that can seriously injure or kill humans. Conflicts can arise when a puma becomes too accustomed to the presence of humans, often near where we live or play, and begins to prey on livestock or other pets. Urban sprawl is reducing cougar

Habitat and Home Range• Cougars use steep ravines, rocky outcrops, boulders, or vegetation such as dense scrub and forest to hide while hunting.• Adult male cougars are widely roaming, covering a range of 50 to 150 square miles depending on the cougar’s age, season, terrain type, and prey availability.• The home ranges of adult male

Cougars make a living by not being seen. In areas disturbed by humans, these cats are most active at dusk and early in the morning. In low-light conditions, cougars see up to six times better than humans. However, cougars can be active at dawn or dusk if the prey is active at that time. Cougars

Mountain lions, also known as Cougars are opportunistic carnivores. In Utah, the mule deer makes up over 80% of the mountain lions’ diet. Cougars primarily eat large vertebrate prey. such as elk, bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis), moose (Alces alces) and pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) may also be eaten. Although cougars feed primarily on large ungulates, small