About this episode
This episode discusses the impact of the U.S.-Mexico border wall on mountain lion populations and the research being conducted to monitor these effects.
New evidence reveals that mountain lions can fit through small wildlife crossing cut-outs on the border wall dividing the U.S. from Mexico. But researchers are concerned about the future connection of the population of the big cats. In this episode of “Our Wild Lives,” carnivore ecologist Lisanne Petracca walks us through the monitoring being done to determine the potential effects of the construction of the 30 foot high wall along the Texas border on mountain lions (Puma concolor).&nbs...
People in this episode
Guest: Lisanne Petracca
Topics covered
- wildlife conservation
- big cats
- ecology
- border issues
- mountain lions
- habitat connectivity
Keywords
- mountain lions
- border wall
- wildlife crossings
- Puma concolor
- ecology
- Texas
- carnivore research
Mentioned in this episode
Products: mountain lions, Puma concolor
Places: U.S., Mexico, Texas
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