Why Mountain Lions in California Are ThreatenedSix subpopulations of mountain lions in California face mounting threats, including habitat fragmentation from highways, urban sprawl, and wildfires, as well as widespread rodenticide poisoning. Loren Elliott, a photojournalist for The New York Times, shows how he documents these elusive animals. By Loren Elliott, Gabriel Blanco and Rebecca SunerFebruary 9, 2026

Source: New York Times February 09, 2026 20:33 UTC