Publication Date
2026
College
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
Department
Wildlife
Document Type
Poster
Description
A survey was taken of Sonoma County residents known to be living within mountain lion ranges. My project analyzed the relationship between mountain lion sightings in the last five years and the number of acres a property was, what percent of an owner's property was covered by natural vegetation, if there was a presence of fencing that blocked deer movement, and if there was livestock on the property, in order to predict what property factors influenced sighting frequency. I also used a Likert scale to analyze attitude and fear levels in relation to mountain lion sightings in the last five years. I explored the relationship between livestock owners with and without mountain lion protection and the difference in their attitudes and fear towards mountain lions.