Mountain lion in the Santa Cruz Mountains (IMAGE)

University of California - Santa Cruz

Mountain lion in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Caption

A trail camera shows a puma resting in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. Mountain lions in this region normally avoid urban areas out of fear of humans.

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Santa Cruz Puma Project

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