The human population of Greater Los Angeles is increasingly using mountain lion (Puma concolor) territory for recreational activities such as hiking, running and cycling. That puts the mountain li ...

A mountain lion's scientific name, Puma concolor, means cat of one color. It is an unspotted cat that is reddish brown to tawny in color, according to an article from Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Humans are the number-one cause of death for California mountain lions. Lack of connectivity due ... Fractured genetic connectivity threatens a Southern California puma (Puma concolor) population.