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| Ghaemi, A. | |
| Confirmed mountain lions in Oklahoma | |
| 2014 Conference Proceeding | |
The Mountain lion (_Puma concolor_) historically roamed much of the United States prior to early settlements. Earliest reports of mountain lions in Oklahoma date back to the mid 1800's. Since 2002, fourteen mountain lions have been confirmed in Oklahoma by the Department of Wildlife Conservation. Confirmation consists of photos, tracks, scat, or other physical evidence. When possible, sex of the lions was determined. Seven males and four females were classified. Three lions were unclassified. Necropsies were performed on 3 lion carcasses and all females examined to date have shown no evidence of reproduction. As mountain lion populations in the western U.S. continue to expand, dispersal is likely to continue into Oklahoma, bringing transient lions seeking new, uninhabited territories to establish home ranges. |
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