SF New Mexican:
Officers kill mountain lion that might have attacked man. 125 pounds, that’s a big cat for the desert, though small the for species. I used to see them frequently in Big Bend; the desert dwellers tend to be more compact. Must be livestock or pronghorn over Pinos Altos way. These cats have very large ranges, especially in food-scarce environments. I’d be careful hiking with kids in the Eldorado Wilderness on those trails with overhanging rock and trees - this was less than 70 miles away as the crow flies. Cats dearly love that jump/neck-break routine.
Correction: I’m thinking of the wrong Pinos Altos. Thanks, Eric.
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