UT_MtnLionConserve

The main purpose of this page is to discuss news related to North America's big cat, focusing in on cougar related topics in Utah.

[Mountain Lion Fdn @MtnLionFdn]

Each year, trophy hunters kill thousands of mountain lions throughout the western and Midwestern U.S., despite increasing public opposition. (1/2) https://t.co/185hEqBIL8

[Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah]

We are excited that wildlife are using the new bridge over I-80 which will help reduce vehicle/wildlife collisions. A reminder that it is NOT open to people --->

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[Mountain Lion Fdn @MtnLionFdn]

The Mountain Lion Foundation is thrilled to partner with the @CenterForBioDiv on this petition to list Southern California & Central Coast mountain lions under the California Endangered Species Act.

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[Mountain Lion Fdn @MtnLionFdn]

Say NO to Another Hunt in #Nebraska! With only 59 mountain lions in Nebraska, the state wants yet another hunt! Please comment on this irresponsible proposal by June 19, 2019. https://t.co/fqx0xAqVcM

#ONLY59LIONS

[UT_MtnLionConserve @UT_MtnLion]

One of #Utah's secretive, beautiful, and powerful #wild #cats: the #mountainlion! We placed this camera on a moose carcass last week Thursday and went back yesterday after it was reported that it was nearly gone.

#puma #cougar #wildlife #predatorsunderthreat #bigcats

[Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah]

Would you know what to do if you encountered a moose? Read up on our tips in this @fox13 article:

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[UT_MtnLionConserve @UT_MtnLion]

From the article:

Ranchers... "have a "unique responsibility" to protect this landscape, to learn to ranch with large predators and wildlife around, to adapt as the landscape changes." https://t.co/VH90hyOn3k

[UT_MtnLionConserve @UT_MtnLion]

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[UT_MtnLionConserve @UT_MtnLion]

Excerpt from the article below:

"Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham... https://t.co/nL44s5yxXN

[UT_MtnLionConserve @UT_MtnLion]

If you haven't had a chance to read Ghostwalker: Tracking a Mountain Lion's Soul Through Science and Story by author Leslie Patten, we highly recommend it! In the video below, Ms. Patten talks about her book, mountain lions, and more. Check it out now! https://t.co/nuFvZeqll6

[UT_MtnLionConserve @UT_MtnLion]

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[UT_MtnLionConserve @UT_MtnLion]

Three men were recently sentenced for illegally hunting a mountain lion in Yellowstone National Park. This kind of behaviour is unethical and compromises the management and well-being of... https://t.co/RI2EBqjW6j

[WildFuturesUS @WildFuturesUS]

Hunters and wildlife advocates take note. New research by Panthera's biologist Mark Elbroch confirms what other studies have found, that killing mountain lions to increase deer populations can be counterproductive and actually have the opposite results ”https://t.co/QZ2LAmfypT

[UT_MtnLionConserve @UT_MtnLion]

Excerpt from article:

"DWR has steadily increased the number of mountain lion hunting permits over the last few years for no apparent reason but to offer “more hunting opportunities.”

In fact, the best... https://t.co/thdLFyPVDE

[UT_MtnLionConserve @UT_MtnLion]

“Human actions threaten more species with global extinction now than ever before,” the report concludes, estimating that “around 1 million species already face extinction, many within decades, unless action is taken.” https://t.co/p9yqHaQqFw

[UT_MtnLionConserve @UT_MtnLion]

It's amazing how the kitten uses it's mother's tracks to save energy! https://t.co/i3ni8FK1Jf

[WildFuturesUS @WildFuturesUS]

"Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way." -Martin Luther King Jr.

[Wild Aware Utah @wildawareutah]

Several cases of canine distemper in raccoons have been reported in Utah County. It's a contagious, serious, viral disease that affects several species of animals including dogs & large cats. (It can't be transmitted to humans.)

Find safety tips here: https://t.co/SXvYpludhA