Event Brief
California mountain lions now a threatened species
Filed: Feb 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: New protections for mountain lions aim to preserve their dwindling population in California, impacting local wildlife management.
WHO: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
WHAT: Mountain lions designated as a threatened species
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 3:43 AM ET
WHERE: San Francisco, CA
WHY: To enhance conservation efforts and address population decline
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