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Wildlife on the Nevada National Security Site

September 5, 2017

Mountain lions, desert bighorn sheep, mule deer, and a variety of other wildlife live on and pass through the Nevada National Security Site each day. It is a highly restricted area that is free of hunting and has surprisingly pristine areas. This 22-minute program highlights an extraordinary study on how mountain lions interact with their prey. It shows how the scientists use helicopters and classical lion tracking to check on these animals' health, follow their movements, and fit them with GPS collars. Results from this work provide impressive insight into how these animals survive. The video is also available at the following YouTube link: Wildlife on the Nevada National Security Site.

Publication Year 2017
Title Wildlife on the Nevada National Security Site
DOI 10.3133/gip180
Authors Kathleen M. Longshore, Stephen M. Wessells
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title General Information Product
Series Number 180
Index ID gip180
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Western Ecological Research Center