Mountain Lion Extinct. Scientists have predicted the santa ana and santa monica mountain lion populations could go extinct within 50 years. Two populations of mountain lions are in danger of becoming extinct in california.
My research into mountain lions uncovered fascinating facts. Fewer than 15 mountain lions currently pace around just 275 square miles in and around the santa monica mountains national recreation area an area which is bordered by the pacific ocean the 405. Eastern cougars were deemed in 2011 by the u s.
If things get worse if inbreeding depression occurs which causes reproductive issues heart failure and makes the animals more.
The big cats found mostly in florida and the west and known variously as panthers pumas and cougars went extinct in missouri in the 1920s. But as yap pointed out that s only if the status quo stays the same. Eastern cougars were deemed in 2011 by the u s. Fish and wildlife service to be extinct.