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Our Cougar Coexistence video series trailer is here! Follow our series over the next 4 months as we post more than 80 videos on how we can all #CoexistWithCougars. This video series was developed to comprehensively address questions about cougars, human-wildlife interactions, and coexistence strategies, and to serve as an educational resource to the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Project, its partners, community members, coexistence managers, and all people with questions about cohabitating with cougars within and beyond California. VIDEO SERIES BY: National Wildlife Federation, Cougar Conservancy DIRECTED BY: Korinna Domingo WRITTEN BY: Korinna Domingo, Kelly Hood, Jeff Sikich, Seth Riley, Mark Lotz, Tiffany Yap, Miguel Ordeñana, Johanna Turner, Beth Pratt VIDEO PRODUCTION: Create TheLAB PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Kelsey Bernard POST-PRODUCTION: Oliver Sandino, Korinna Domingo PROJECT FUNDED BY: National Wildlife Federation FILMED: September 2022. Thanks to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and California Department of Fish & Wildlife for their support and contributions. #CougarCoexistenceFAQs #CoexistWithCougars Be the first to see new video releases by subscribing to our Youtube page! SaveLACougars.org CougarConservancy.org

Mountain lion, puma, cougar, lion, catamount, panther, and more. Alan Salazar, Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians Elder and descendent of Chumash, Tataviam, and Pipimaram lineages, explains the naming convention of the cougar. What are other common names that you know? Drop them into the comments! VIDEO SERIES BY: National Wildlife Federation, Cougar Conservancy DIRECTED BY: Korinna Domingo WRITTEN BY: Korinna Domingo, Kelly Hood, Jeff Sikich, Seth Riley, Mark Lotz, Tiffany Yap, Miguel Ordeñana, Johanna Turner, Beth Pratt VIDEO PRODUCTION: Create TheLAB PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Kelsey Bernard POST-PRODUCTION: Oliver Sandino, Korinna Domingo PROJECT FUNDED BY: National Wildlife Federation FILMED: September 2022. Thanks to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and California Department of Fish & Wildlife for their support and contributions. #CougarCoexistenceFAQs #CoexistWithCougars

Jeff Sikich of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area answers this frequently asked question we get from communities regarding mountain lion activity patterns. #CougarCoexistenceFAQs #CoexistWithCougars

What role do cougars play in Southern California ecosystems? Culture Bearer Tina Calderon—and descendent of the Gabrielino/ Tongva, Chumash, and Yoeme—answers this frequently asked question. Apex predators can have various effects on the species they prey on, including prey behavior, which in turn can affect and structure other aspects of the ecosystem. 🌲 💧 Kills made by predators also attract a diverse crowd of scavengers, including mammals, birds, and insects. 🦨🐺🦊🐦🐞 #CougarCoexistenceFAQs #CoexistWithCougars

When do cougars reproduce? Are there breeding seasons in CA? Steven Garcia, Tongva, provides insight to this frequently asked question. VIDEO SERIES BY: National Wildlife Federation, Cougar Conservancy DIRECTED BY: Korinna Domingo WRITTEN BY: Korinna Domingo, Kelly Hood, Jeff Sikich, Seth Riley, Mark Lotz, Tiffany Yap, Miguel Ordeñana, Johanna Turner, Beth Pratt VIDEO PRODUCTION: Create TheLAB PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Kelsey Bernard POST-PRODUCTION: Oliver Sandino, Korinna Domingo PROJECT FUNDED BY: National Wildlife Federation FILMED: September 2022. Thanks to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and California Department of Fish & Wildlife for their support and contributions. #CougarCoexistenceFAQs #CoexistWithCougars

What threats do cougars face in Southern California? The National Wildlife Federation’s California Regional Executive Director Beth Pratt explains. VIDEO SERIES BY: National Wildlife Federation, Cougar Conservancy DIRECTED BY: Korinna Domingo WRITTEN BY: Korinna Domingo, Kelly Hood, Jeff Sikich, Seth Riley, Mark Lotz, Tiffany Yap, Miguel Ordeñana, Johanna Turner, Beth Pratt VIDEO PRODUCTION: Create TheLAB PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Kelsey Bernard POST-PRODUCTION: Oliver Sandino, Korinna Domingo PROJECT FUNDED BY: National Wildlife Federation FILMED: September 2022. Thanks to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and California Department of Fish & Wildlife for their support and contributions. #CougarCoexistenceFAQs #CoexistWithCougars

I am sure many of you have heard people talk about what works and what doesn’t work in deterring cougars and other wildlife from an area. With all of the conflicting information online, how are people supposed to know what non-lethal tools are effective and which ones are not? The efficacy of nonlethal tools is an important thing to consider before buying products that may not be of assistance—and we’d like to prevent people from wasting money, time, and energy. Today’s topic are on nonlethal tools to #CoexistWithCougars as part of our current theme in Human-Wildlife Conflicts. The Cougar Conservancy’s Korinna Domingo answers 3 of your questions: • Do motion-activated lights deter cougars? • Do motion-activated audio devices deter cougars? • Can a combination of motion-activated light and audio devices deter cougars? ➡ See ‘Efficacy of Nonlethal Tools’ for a comprehensive list of coexistence tools and what we currently know about their effectiveness at bit.ly/coexistence-faq

Don't miss Miguel Ordeñana from the National Wildlife Federation and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County as he unravels our next frequently asked question: Is a cougar that hunts wild prey in residential areas a threat to public safety? VIDEO SERIES BY: National Wildlife Federation, Cougar Conservancy DIRECTED BY: Korinna Domingo WRITTEN BY: Korinna Domingo, Kelly Hood, Jeff Sikich, Seth Riley, Mark Lotz, Tiffany Yap, Miguel Ordeñana, Johanna Turner, Beth Pratt VIDEO PRODUCTION: Create TheLAB PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Kelsey Bernard POST-PRODUCTION: Oliver Sandino, Korinna Domingo PROJECT FUNDED BY: National Wildlife Federation FILMED: September 2022. Thanks to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and California Department of Fish & Wildlife for their support and contributions. #CougarCoexistenceFAQs #CoexistWithCougars

🐾 “Hold up! This cougar is breaking all the rules!” 🚫😼 But wait, why would a cougar pursue our furry friends when they have plenty of deer to hunt? Mithra Derakshan from Cougar Conservancy is here to shed some light on this wild situation. She explains why depredation can happen, even with all those deer, coyotes, and raccoons around. 🦌 Remember, it's up to us as responsible pet owners to keep our furry pals safe in cougar territory! 🏞️ Check out our awesome #CougarCoexistenceFAQs resource for tips on reducing risk and preventing conflicts (bit.ly/coexistence-faq). Are you ready to dance to the rhythm of nature? Embrace the coexistence and use the hashtag #CoexistWithCougars to spread awareness! ❤️🌎