Why Mountain Lions in California Are Threatened

Six subpopulations of mountain lions in California face mounting threats, including habitat fragmentation from highways, urban sprawl, and wildfires, as well as widespread rodenticide poisoning. Loren Elliott, a photojournalist, shows how he documents these elusive animals for The New York Times.

Video by Loren Elliott, Gabriel Blanco and Rebecca Suner. #mountain lions #california

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