Another recent publication examined prey-selection behavior of mountain lions in Nevada, where wild horses overlap with native mountain lion prey like mule deer. Researchers hypothesized mountain lions would prefer their native prey of mule deer but discovered that individuals varied quite a bit in prey preferences and hunting strategies. Some lions preferred to hunt mule deer in the winter and horse the rest of the year, but others hunted opportunistically, consuming whichever prey were more available at any time. Specifically, a few individual mountain lions preferred to hunt adult deer and horse foals, suggesting that mountain lions may be prioritizing prey size rather than species. The study highlights how difficult it can be to predict predator behavior in mixed-prey communities, and the importance of acquiring individual-level information about predator preferences. Resource managers can use such information to inform mountain lion and horse management.