Sept. 14 – Cougars
on September 13, 2024
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The Southern California Cougar is genetically distinct from other populations in California because its habitat has been fragmented enough with road and development, the isolation allowed for the evolutionary distinction. The California Fish and Game Commission has listed it as a candidate for the state’s endangered species list, which offers it temporary protections while studies confirm its status and population sizes. Cougars, also called mountain lions, pumas, and panthers, are apex predators. These predators are at the top of the … Read More