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Policy framework for coexisting with wolves, bears and mountain lions could benefit both people and the environment

  • Written by Neil Carter, Associate Professor of Wildlife Conservation, University of Michigan
Policy framework for coexisting with wolves, bears and mountain lions could benefit both people and the environmentA federal policy could reduce instances of conflict between people and carnivores, like coyotes. Jason Klassi/iStock via Getty Images

A video showing a close encounter between a hiker in Utah and a mountain lion defending her cubs went viral in 2020. The video, during which the hiker remained calm as the mountain lion followed him for several...

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