Mountain Lion

Mountain Lion

The Mountain lion, scientific name; Felis conoclor is a large, long-tailed feline that was at one time quite common in all sorts of habitats where deer could be found but now, they are considered an unwanted predator and are now found primarily in remote areas.

Contrary to popular belief the Mountain lion’s preferred dens include over-hanging rock ledges, a crevice in a cliff, dry spaces in piles of rock, large, earthy burrows, cavities beneath tree roots or dense thickets.