Share To avoid people, mountain lions (Puma concolor) in the greater Los Angeles area are changing their activity patterns. The big cats that live near areas where humans hike, run, and cycle are becoming increasingly more nocturnal than the mountain lions who live in more remote areas. The findings are detailed in a study published November 15 in the journal Biological Conservation. “People are increasingly enjoying recreating in nature, which is fantastic,” study co-author and University of California Davis Ph.D candidate Ellie Bolas said in a statement. “This flexibility we…
