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Claim Text: They’re found from Canada to around the southern tip of South America, and historically, from east to west coasts.
Simplified Text: They’re found from Canada to around southern tip of South America and historically from east to west coasts
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Animal Welfare Environmental
UUID: a1164d81-01b2-4e0a-9665-484292334818
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 4:06 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 4:06 PM (6 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/09/climate/california-mountain-lions.html

The article discusses the challenges facing California mountain lions, including habitat loss, vehicle collisions, and inbreeding. It highlights the story of P-121, a mountain lion that underwent surgery but was later killed by a vehicle. The piece also covers the construction of a wildlife crossing to mitigate these issues.

Mountain Lions Wildlife Conservation Habitat Loss Road Ecology Endangered Species California Wildlife Crossings

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