This is very upsetting news. We must do better. Stop using rat poison — it kills more than just rats. In this case, it has been found in FIVE cougars (1 mama and 4 fetuses). It was the first time a necropsy was able to test the blood of fetuses.
Check out this article from the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on the recent cougar death. This roadkill cougar was named M-318 as it was a male (M) and the 318th cougar studied by the UC Davis Wildlife Research team led by Dr. Winston Vickers. Genetic tests are being conducted to see what population this cougar comes from. We will report those out when we know the answer. View the San Gabriel Valley Tribune article.
The Hills For Everyone April e-newsletter covers the recently killed cougar found along the 60 freeway, the Los Angeles County Safety Element Update adoption, and the San Gabriel Valley Greenway Network Plan. View the April E-Newsletter.
The UC Davis Road Ecology Center reports a decrease (by 71%) of traffic during the stay at home orders in California. Why does this matter? Fewer cars on the roads means fewer animals dying from vehicle collisions. Research shows there was a 21% decrease in animals killed per day. And, mountain lions, which we hope get special protections under the California Endangered Species Act, had 56% fewer deaths spanning the 10 week shutdown. View the UC Davis Road Ecology Center … Read More
It is great to see our road and wildlife agencies are trying to solve vehicle collisions with wildlife on our roadways. Let’s hope solutions come easily, quickly, and with funding. Read the Public News Service article.