Cut off from each other by roads and development, the cats have a dangerous lack of genetic diversity—but there is hope on the horizon
To survive long-term, more mountain lions need to be free to move into and out of the two most isolated areas where the animals live—in the Santa Monica Mountains northwest of the city, and the Santa Anas, to the southeast.
, a wildlife ecologist with the U.S. National Park Service who also teaches at UCLA. “We are very confident that it will be super helpful for everything [wildlife], including mountain lions… by increasing connectivity.” Mountain lions once roamed throughout the majority of what is now the continental U.S. Widespread hunting, often government-sponsored, greatly reduced the cats’ range, mostly to the western part of the country, by the mid-1900s.
To conduct the most recent study, Huffmeyer and colleagues collected observations of mountain lion sightings throughout the Los Angeles area. Around a dozen of the cats live in the Santa Monica Mountains, and up to 12 more reside to the north, in the Santa Susanas, a range separated by Highway 101.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Houston bans sale of ‘cut’ catalytic converters in bid to cut theftsThe ordinance makes it illegal to possess catalytic converters that have been cut apart...
Read more »
Los Angeles County looks to form new entity to solve homeless crisisTuesday’s vote could mean the creation of a powerful new entity that allows Los Angeles County leaders to “take the first step to reforming how homeless systems are governed.”
Read more »
Todd Mokhtari Named President and General Manager for NBCUniversal's TV Stations in Los AngelesTodd Mokhtari has been named President and General Manager of Telemundo 52 / KVEA and NBC 4 Southern California / KNBC, NBCUniversal’s local television stations that serve English and Spanish-speaking audiences in the Los Angeles DMA. He will oversee operations for both stations across the news, digital, sales, marketing/promotions, community affairs and operations/technology departments. Mokhtari will usher in a new…
Read more »
Dave Chappelle Attacked On Stage During Los Angeles ShowThe comedian appeared to be tackled during the 'Netflix is a Joke' festival.
Read more »
Los Angeles: At least 1 police officer injured during clash with abortion rights protestersAt least one police officer was injured during clashes with abortion rights protestors in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday evening.
Read more »
Police, Protesters Clash During Abortion Rights Demonstration In Los AngelesA citywide police tactical alert was declared after the confrontation near downtown's Pershing Square.
Read more »