Mountain Lions…In Iowa? Kyle Kleve
Jan 21, 2016
Mountain Lions…In Iowa?
Kyle Kleve
Historic vs. Present Range
Reported Iowa Sightings
Marengo, IA cougar ‘09
Anti Mountain Lions
• Fear of public safety
• Past policy has failed
• Little tolerance statewide
• Lack of suitable habitat
Area of Suitable Habitat
Pro Argument
• Part of historic home range
• Addition to biodiversity
• Avoid humans unless cornered
• Wild game diet
Mediation
1. Furbearer status
2. Questionnaire/balloting
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