Why do mountain lions sometimes roam our neighborhoods?

Why do mountain lions sometimes roam our neighborhoods? Dr. Seth Riley from the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area provides comprehensive explanations in our latest video
VIDEO SERIES BY: National Wildlife Federation, Cougar Conservancy DIRECTED BY: Korinna Domingo WRITTEN BY: Korinna Domingo, Kelly Hood, Jeff Sikich, Seth Riley, Mark Lotz, Tiffany Yap, Miguel Ordeñana, Johanna Turner, Beth Pratt VIDEO PRODUCTION: Create TheLAB PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Kelsey Bernard POST-PRODUCTION: Oliver Sandino, Korinna Domingo PROJECT FUNDED BY: National Wildlife Federation FILMED: September 2022. Thanks to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and California Department of Fish & Wildlife for their support and contributions.
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[@Dennycrane757]

These creatures are utterly magnificent. I’m just in awe of them. 🥰

[@user-st4ne2nr9m]

I do live in the suburbs of Denver close to the rookies … we been having those sighting more often….

[@rogerkreil3314]

I hear that people see them in the River.

[@seveglider8406]

People are invading Mountain Lion territory!

[@pawwalker3492]

AMEN TO THAT!!!! "Our" neighborhoods used to be THEIRS!!! People move to the mountains and then b!tch when they see MOUNTAIN lions 😏

[@chaplainsoffice6907]

@@pawwalker3492 I am blessed with three mountain lions and one very large black bear on my property.. We all get along great, I allow no hunting at all on my property.😺😽😸🐻

[@pawwalker3492]

​@@chaplainsoffice6907- you made my day! MLs can be dangerous to the uninitiated, but respect works. I hiked Sabino and Pima Canyons frequently and had several ML encounters. I'm, obviously, still here. One, a BIG male, took a look at me and bolted! Another just looked me up and down and went on her way. Thank you for considering their right to life 💞💕💗 Refreshing 💖

[@GoodVibes-ie7vx]

Why are humans roaming in mt lion neighborhoods?

[@user-ru5be4iy9t]

Some of tem remember what their territory was like before walks on two legs came.

[@kls2020]

none of them do as cougars don't live that long

[@user-ru5be4iy9t]

@@kls2020 Their memories are instictive as a result of many genrations using the same trails, occupying the same favorite places.

[@kls2020]

@@user-ru5be4iy9t Incorrect! Mountain Lions "Scent Mark" the trails and areas they are living in to let other lions know they are already living there . A younger or older lion can smell the scent and keep moving to avoid confrontation while another dominant lion will challenge the resident for that territory/food supply.

[@user-st4ne2nr9m]

All the time … cause their habitat are shrinking…

[@rosarivera2360]

Becuaxe poeple invaded the habitat

[@kattycat3502]

Lol, It's humans in their neighborhood.

[@havasuhouse]

Because it was their areas before you moved on.😡

[@equarg]

I may of hunted, but I love and respect cougars. They were here first. Better a cougar in the hood then a human predator!

[@inxendere]

Shame on you for hunting cougars.