S1E9: 1.9 - Mountain Lions of Colorado - Feb. 21, 2021

Mountain lions are a fascinating yet elusive animal, but when they do pop on the radar they make for big headlines. Thanks to sound management practices implemented over the years, mountain lions are doing quite well in Colorado and the west. The challenge going forward will be balancing decreasing habitats and our exploding human populations, since we share the same spaces. In this episode we discuss that and more with Mat Alldredge, a wildlife researcher for CPW who is a leading expert on mountain lions.Topic list:2:00 - Mat Alldredge's history researching mountain lions3:05 - biological lesson on mountain lions4:45 - their elusive nature6:05 - why did the agency produce an educational video series on lions7:55 - helping the species recover from dwindling populations in the early 1900s10:50 - mountain lions in urban environments13:20 - what to do if you encounter a mountain lion16:30 - Mat Alldredge’s encounters with mountain lions18:00 - view of mountain lions18:30 - groups of mountain lions20:20 - what is the outlook of mountain lions in Colorado22:45 - importance of hunting