Facts about mountain lions in Arizona
By Cronkite News Service
Facts about mountain lions:
_ Distribution in Arizona: Statewide, but most prevalent in areas with large deer populations.
_ Habitat: Desert mountains with broken terrain and steep slopes.
_ Preferred Prey: Deer, elk, javelina and livestock.
_ Range: 20 to 150 miles for males, 10 to 50 miles for females.
_ Weight: 80 to 150 pounds for males, 70 to 100 pounds for females.
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Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department
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