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How to Tell If a Mountain Lion is Near

What evidence (sign) does a lion leave behind that we can use to verify its presence?

Picture of a mountain lion trackComparison of a coyote track and mountain lion track

Lion kills exhibit particular characteristics and are a strong indicator of lion presence.

Pictures of mountian lion killsPictures of mountain lion kills

Scat - mountain lion droppings (waste)

 

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