Coastal California Carnivores

Project Goals: identify the presence and diet of mountain lions, bobcats, bears, and coyotes in the coastal zones of California through scat detection and analysis.

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Project Details

Project Location: Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve, California, USA

Project Partners: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and Young Lab in collaboration with National Geographic, The Nature Conservancy, and the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at the University of California Santa Barbara

Project Duration: 7 days

Targets Found (approx): 200

Target Species

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Mountain Lion

Puma concolor

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Black Bear

Ursus americanus

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Bobcat

Lynx rufus

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Coyote

Canis latrans

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    Team Members

    Kayla, Barley, and Scottie

    What Our Project Partners Had to Say

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    "My team and I had the pleasure of working with Kayla and two [of K9 Conservationists'] wonderful dogs, Scottie and Barley. Kayla's positivity and adaptability were truly remarkable. She approached every challenge with a smile and a can-do attitude, making her a pleasure to work with. Scottie and Barley were not only well-trained but also incredibly adaptable to different environments, proving to be invaluable assets to our conservation efforts. Kayla's unique bond with her dogs and their combined skills made them an exceptional team in the world of conservation. I highly recommend Kayla and her K9 Conservationists for any project – they are a dynamic and positive force for the preservation of our natural world."

     Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
    Wildlife Ecologist, TV presenter, Author, Speaker, and co-host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild

    Views from the Field

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