Local mountain lion known as 'Scar' or 'El Cobre' shot and killed in Santa Ana Mountains

The Cougar Conservancy says a local mountain lion known as "Scar" or "El Cobre" has been shot and killed in the Santa Ana Mountains.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is now investigating.
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Experts say mountain lion survival rates in this area are extremely low, and losing a healthy, territorial male is a huge loss.

Cougars living in the Santa Ana Mountain range are currently protected under the California Endangered Species Act.


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