Mountain Lion Sightings Have Become More Common in California Neighborhoods

Medicine & Technology Sep 23, 2020

Mountain lion sightings have become frequent in California neighborhoods especially after the recent wildfires. The species have had a dramatic population decline in recent years due to freeway developments and low biodiversity.

Low Genetic Diversity Is 'Cry for Help' to Conserve California Cougars

Sep 12, 2020

Biologists from the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area discovered cougars with physical distortions due to low genetic diversity in the region. Conservationalists and organizations have started a campaign to protect the wildlife species.

Safe and Sound in the Simi Hills—Puma P-32 Crosses the 101 For a New Home

Apr 25, 2015

After more than a year in Santa Monica Mountains a young puma known as “P-32” has decided to leave its nest in search of its sister and safer terrain. Only weeks after his sister made the trip across the 101 Freeway, the young male dashed across the Freeway near Thousand Oaks retreating into the Simi Hills earlier this month and now researchers with the National Park Service believe that “P-32” will have a better shot at a normal life out of the Santa Monica Mountains.