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 … Read More
Known as the Brad Pitt of cougars, P22 (a collared male mountain lion in the Hollywood Hills) has literally been making the rounds in the *streets* of LA. Hopefully he heads back to the hills soon! And, remember avoid contact … Read More
Today California celebrates #BiodiversityDay to pay tribute to the cool species that call the Golden State home. From the coast horned lizard to the California condor and everything in between, we are grateful they adapted to our Mediterranean climate.
We are so grateful for the suite of wildlife and plant life that make our hills available for conservation funding. Happy World Wildlife Day! Be aware of wildlife and give them plenty of place. These natural areas are their homes.
Did you know bobcats are the most numerous wild cats in the Americas and that they are found in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor? These felines are much smaller than cougars and have smaller territories. Unlike cougars whose tails are … Read More
State Parks are not created for dogs. State Parks are created to protect the native plants and animals. For example, when dogs urinate, their scent can disrupt the normal foraging of mule deer whose nourishment needs are highly specific. You … Read More
Learn about how humans impact our wildlands and their inhabitants and why dogs are only allowed in some places. Following park rules is a must to maintain the ecological integrity of the land. Also, information on new heli-hydrants is covered … Read More
This week (April 5-9th) is National Wildlife Week. Wildlife call area parks, preserves, and natural areas “home.” Us humans, we are just visiting. What specific things do you do to help wildlife “feel at home?”
You can see how well camouflaged these roadrunners are. It was the movement that drew our eyes to that spot. When out enjoying nature, remember to stop and look around. You may just see something really cool–like a pair of … Read More
Here is the second in a three part series on wildfires in Orange County. This article focuses on Chino Hills State Park and how it has an unnatural fire frequency. Too many fires burning the land is having big impacts … Read More