Life Story
A relativey uncommon, secertive animal. A carnivore that preys on a variety of animals; favoites include deer, and wild hogs. also a preys upon rabbits, javelina and rodents. some lions occasionally kill livestock or dogs. Solitary, exept during breeding. young (typically -23 cubs) can be born almost any time of the year . Females usally breed every two to three years.
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Habitat and Distribution
The mountain lion has the widest distrubution of any wild cat, from Canada to south america. Formerly ditributed throughout north america, the mountain lion is now found mostly in the remote areasof the U.S., as well as western Canada and much of Mexico. A small population still exists in southern Florida, where the species is considered endangered.
In Texas, the mountain lion is found throughout the Trans-Pecos, as well as the brushlands of southern Texas and portions of the Hill Country. Currently classified as an unprotected, nongame animal. In spite of its lack of protection, sighting and kill reports indicate that the mountain lion now occurs in more countries that they did 10 years ago and appear to be expanding their range into central Texas.
