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The dark spots and tail rings that serve as camouflage normally start to fade when the cubs are around 3 months old.
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Dark spots and tail rings start to fade when cubs are around 3 months old
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Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "animal": "mountain lion cubs",
    "feature": "camouflage"
}
Subject Tags
Biology Wildlife
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a1164d84-eb21-4b20-a787-69883b98e4a3
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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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