Mountain lions, like the one pictured in this file photo, can help fertilize soil with their kills, according to a new study. The healthy soil means better plant growth, attracting future prey.

A mountain lion was spotted in Missouri, marking an infrequent sighting of the animal, officials say. The Missouri Department of Conservation said Sept. 12 photos show a mountain lion killing an ...

Mountain lion attacks remain almost surprisingly ... Crushing and suffocating the life out of captured prey. ... when a 90-pound mountain lion attacked, tragically killing the older sibling ...

Mountain lion kills man in Northern California for first time in 30 years. ... as this may mimic four-legged animals that are more common prey for cougars. Should you encounter a mountain lion, ...

P-22 is still actively hunting deer, coyotes and other more typical mountain lion prey, they added. Researchers captured footage of the black-naped pheasant-pigeon 140 years after the bird was ...

The attack in El Dorado County is believed to be the first fatal incident involving a mountain lion in California in 20 years. Mountain lion kills man in Northern California attack - Los Angeles Times ...

Wildlife managers agree that if a person is in proximity to a lion they should: NEVER run away from a mountain lion. The lion's instinct is to chase and catch what they perceive as potential prey.

Idaho Fish and Game said officers euthanized the 18-month-old male mountain lion after it was caught in a trap set where a domestic goat was found killed and cached.

The Missouri Department of Conservation said Sept. 12 photos show a mountain lion killing an adult elk in Shannon County. ... the animals prey upon deer and medium-sized wild animals.