Mountain Lion Research Organizations

Each organization provides an abundance of information on mountain lions in California and across the United States. Select any image to learn more about their study area, mission, and how you can help!

 

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

  • How to live in lion country

  • What to do if you encounter a lion

Karen c. drayer WILDLIFE HEALTH CENTER, uc davis: california carnivores program

  • Study area in the Santa Ana Mountains, Tehachapi Mountain Range, northern Gabilan and Diablo Ranges and the Eastern Peninsular Ranges in Southern California

INSTITUTE FOR WILDLIFE STUDIES

  • Study area in Modoc County in North Eastern California

  • A major contributor of footage for the CA Mountain Lion series


NATIONAL PARK SERVICE: SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS

  • Study area in the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles County

SANTA CRUZ PUMA PROJECT

  • Study area in Santa Cruz County in Central California

audubon canyon ranch: living with lions

  • Study area in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin Counties in Northern California


BAY AREA PUMA PROJECT

  • Study area in the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California

panthera

  • Working internationally to conduct research and communicating the puma’s role in ecosystems

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

  • Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends


NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION: SAVE LA COUGARS

  • Campaigning to build a wildlife crossing over the 101 freeway at Liberty Canyon in Los Angeles County

MOUNTAIN LION FOUNDATION

  • A national nonprofit organization working all across the United States

  • Learn how to protect your domestic animals