wildlife-coexistence

Raccoons can bite humans, but they typically avoid us. Bites most often occur when raccoons feel cornered, are captured, or are ill. Healthy raccoons usually flee rather than fi...

When you see a mountain lion encounter video, you are witnessing a brief intersection between human attention and mountain lion behavior. Understanding what the camera captures...

Raccoon attacks on people are uncommon but can occur when raccoons feel cornered, threatened, or are sick. This evergreen explainer summarizes verified records, wildlife behavio...

Black bears (Ursus americanus) occur in Pennsylvania forests, including areas near the Pittsburgh metropolitan region. Sightings close to neighborhoods can increase in spring an...

Griffith Park cougar information is shaped by long-term field studies rather than frequent confirmed sightings. The park’s medium-sized mountain lion population inhabits the S...