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cara santa maria
SoCal Connected
A Tale of Two Mountain Lions
A Tale of Two Mountain Lions
Post date:Using GPS radio collar technology, National Park Service biologists are studying the behaviors of mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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urban wildlife
Earth Focus
Video: New Mountain Lions in Santa Monicas
Post date:The newly discovered male lions are in good shape. They'll need to be.
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Laurel Canyon
Lost L.A.
Laurel Canyon Suite: Gods, Myths, and Fires
Post date:Reflecting on the canyon wonderland's millennia-long history reveals something more complicated and darker.
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urban wildlife
Redefine
Killing Mountain Lions Won't Protect Livestock. Being More Responsible Will.
Post date:The best way to protect our mountain lions as they eke out a meager living is to build a culture of tolerance.
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urban wildlife
Redefine
Here's How To Keep The Malibu Bear a Good Neighbor
Post date:"MaliBoo-Boo," the Santa Monica Mountains' newest resident, just wants to be left alone.
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SoCal Connected
Meet Two New Mountain Lion Kittens P-46 and P-47
Post date:Exclusive video preview of two beautiful blue-eyed mountain lion kittens discovered by the National Park Service.
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urban wildlife
Redefine
Group Wants To Keep A Chunk of Laurel Canyon Wild
Post date:There's an undeveloped mountain in the Hollywood Hills near Laurel Canyon, and a group of wildlife advocates is trying to buy it.
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urban wildlife
Redefine
Are Puerto Rico's Loudest Invasive Frogs Coming to Los Angeles?
Post date:Coqui frogs are so loud that they've actually affected property values in Hawaii. And now they're showing up in SoCal.
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California Coastal Trail
A Cast of Characters: The Creation of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Post date:Many Angelenos are unaware of the recreation area's existence, but almost all of us have enjoyed it.
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endangered species
SoCal Wanderer
California Red-Legged Frogs Are Back in Santa Monica Mountains
Post date:A year after biologists released the frog eggs into the wild, California's official amphibian is thriving.
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urban wildlife
Redefine
19-Year Bobcat Study Discovers Extreme Cuteness
Post date:The most recent discoveries in a 19-year study of bobcats in the Santa Monica Mountains and Simi Hills may not rewrite the science books, but they are hecka cute.
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SoCal Wanderer
Study Recommends Protection of Rim of the Valley
Post date:The National Park Service advises adding the stretch of mountainous land to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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mammals
Redefine
Habitat Loss Hurts Mountain Lions in the Santa Ana Range, Too
Post date:Mountain lions in the Santa Ana Mountains have become cut off from their neighbors in the nearby Peninsular Ranges by Interstate 15 and other development -- and that's bad for the big cats.
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calabasas
Earth Focus
First Ever Bird Fest Demystifies Hidden Avian World of Los Angeles
Post date:The first ever Bird Festival of Santa Monica will be toward beginner and advanced birders alike.
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101Freeway
Redefine
Wildlife Bridge Planned for 101 Freeway
Post date:Caltrans officials plan to build a bridge for mountain lions and other wild animals to cross the Ventura Freeway west of Los Angeles, officials have announced.
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San Fernando Valley
Earth Focus
L.A. River Watershed Study Identifies Where Stormwater Projects Can Make Most Difference
Post date:The study suggests conversion project sites that would create 1,000 acres of new parks and green spaces in park-poor areas, and over 600 million gallons of water.
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prisons
Agenda
Prison Program Puts Female Inmates on the Fire Lines
Post date:Malibu is known for palatial houses, celebrity sightings, and gorgeous ocean views, but drive away from the coast and up into the Santa Monica Mountains and you'll find that it is home to something else: a sense of redemption.
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mammals
Redefine
Does a Bear Cross the Road in the Woods? Study Says Yes.
Post date:A network of wildlife crossings along the Trans-Canada Highway is showing promising results, which could have influence with California policy.
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green justice
History & Society
Rim of the Valley: Congressman Adam Schiff Agrees Connecting Urban Residents to Parks Must Be a Priority
Post date:The proposal includes plans for adjustment of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to provide more recreational opportunities for urban residents.
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predators
Redefine
Rat Poison May Be Increasing Deadly Disease in California Bobcats
Post date:Exposure to rat poison may be the reason California's bobcats are dropping dead from a disease that once didn't slow them down at all.