Mountain lions have major ecological impact even in small preserves

Phys.org Wednesday 17 June 2026, 14:40 UTC 1 min read

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Big cats have a big impact. A long-term study showed that when mountain lions began regular visits to a small suburban preserve about 45 miles (72 kilometers) south of San Francisco, they changed the behavior of many other animals.

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Mountain lions have major ecological impact even in small preserves

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