A new study of cougar deaths in west-central Alberta found mortality risk was higher near residential areas and secondary roads and among cougars that frequently crossed human-made clearings. Of the 37 documented cougar deaths, 29 were caused by people.
Most cougar deaths in Alberta study were caused by people
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CBC - TechnologyBy Eric Michael Johnson
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A new study of cougar deaths in west-central Alberta found mortality risk was higher near residential areas and secondary roads and among cougars that frequently crossed human-made clearings. Of the 37 documented cougar deaths, 29 were caused by people.
Key Takeaways
- Most cougar deaths in Alberta study were caused by people.
- A new study of cougar deaths in west-central Alberta found mortality risk was higher near residential areas and secondary roads and among cougars that frequently crossed human-made clearings.
- Of the 37 documented cougar deaths, 29 were caused by people.
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