Due to their secretive nature, mountain lions are hard to study. Unfortunately, mystery often breeds fear, myth, and misinformation. Only recently have biologists begun to separate fact from fiction regarding mountain lions.
Fiction There is an over population of mountain lions in California. |
FictionMountain lion, cougar, and panther are all different kinds of wild cats. |
FictionMountain lions are only found in wilderness areas far from people. |
FictionMountain lions cause serious damage to deer populations. |
FictionIt is common to see mountain lions in the wild. |
FictionMountain lions are very aggressive toward people. |
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