Historically the mountain lion has occupied all parts of Los Alamos County. Courtesy/LAC
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Mountain lions are usually tawny to light cinnamon in color with black-tipped ears and tail.
Adult cats can weigh 80 to 150 pounds and measure eight feet long, with the tail included.
Most active from dusk to dawn, lions eat deer; however, they also kill elk, porcupines, small mammals, livestock and other domestic animals.
Historically the mountain lion has occupied all parts of Los Alamos County.
When encountering a mountain lion, follow these quick tips:
- Stay calm;
- Do not approach;
- Do not run;
- Do not crouch down or bend over;
- Do all you can to appear intimidating; and
- If approached by a mountain lion, start throwing things at it.
To learn more about the mountain lion and living with other large predators, visit the New Mexico Game & Fish website at www.lacnm.com/NMGF.