Mountain lions changed everything in this tiny California preserve - The_Fact_Factory

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Sunday, 28 June 2026

Mountain lions changed everything in this tiny California preserve

A surprising ecological makeover unfolded when mountain lions began frequenting a small preserve south of San Francisco. Deer activity dropped, plants recovered, and shifts among predators like coyotes, bobcats, and foxes followed. The study shows that powerful “trophic cascades” aren’t limited to remote wilderness—they can happen in small, suburban preserves too.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260620100424.htm

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