A recent study has found that mountain lions in the western United States are altering their behavior to coexist with increasing human recreation in their habitats. The research, which analyzed data from GPS collars and camera traps, reveals that mountain lions are adapting their activity patterns, habitat use, and prey selection to avoid encounters with humans.
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Mountain Lions Alter Behavior in Response to Growing Human Recreation
A recent study has found that mountain lions in the western United States are changing their behavior to adapt to the increasing presence of human recreation in their habitats. The study, which analyzed data from over 1,000 mountain lion locations, revealed that the big cats are altering their activity patterns, habitat use, and even their diet in response to human activity.