Homework #8: Saving the Mountain Lion 1

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What is a mountain lion?

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A mountain lion is a large wild cat that lives in North America.

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What evidence can confirm a mountain lion sighting?

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Paw prints, droppings, and photographs.

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What has happened to the mountain lion population over time?

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Their population has decreased as human expansion has reduced their habitat.

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What is a karyotype?

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An organized picture of all of an organism’s homologous chromosome pairs lined up with each other.

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Why was it surprising to find a mountain lion in Connecticut?

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They had been eliminated from the northeast decades ago.

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What are amphibians?

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Amphibians are animals that have a two-stage life cycle, starting in water and often moving to land.

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What is the habitat of a mountain lion?

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Mountain lions live in forests, mountains, and sometimes suburban areas.

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What do mountain lions eat?

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Mountain lions are carnivores and primarily eat deer.

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How do mountain lions communicate?

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Mountain lions communicate through vocalizations, scent markings, and body language.

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What is the role of mountain lions in the ecosystem?

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Mountain lions are predators that help control the population of herbivores.