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Mountain Lions
If you ever hear what sounds like a prolonged human shriek in the forest, it may be a mountain lion: they “scream” to attract a mate! Also known as a cougar, panther and puma, this wild cat has a massive home range of up to 100 square miles. That makes large forested properties especially critical for their survival. Mountain lions eat deer, coyotes, raccoons, elk and other mammals.