L.A.’s mountain lions could be near extinction in 50 years


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The mountain lions in LA could face distinction due to isolation of the species from man-made structures.  There are 15 pumas left, so one death can lead to significant changes in the species and new males are unable to migrate to the area safely to reproduce.  The mountain lions are at risk for inbreeding depression and extinction.  This is very sad because they are unable to travel to other areas to live a better life because of man-made structures.  I would say we should stop building so many different structures, but at the same time, we need these to be built for our own population growth.  I feel the best way to ensure that the mountain lions can remain safe is to look for better environments more fitted for their survival so they can live together.

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  1. AnonymousAugust 29, 2018 at 4:57 AM

    This current event is very upsetting to hear. Knowing that humans are the issue and that we can prevent this and were not is a problem to me.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 29, 2018 at 6:47 AM

    This is very sad that the mountain lions can't live like other animals in the wild. I agree that we should take this time to find them a new environment that's suitable for them.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2018 at 4:51 AM

    It is true that we need to build for our population and i agree with that we should build slowly and not in all in one place. It's sad knowing we're doing this to them and they're struggling for help.

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