Mountain Lions…In Iowa?

Kyle Kleve

Historic vs. Present Range

Reported Iowa Sightings

Marengo, IA cougar ‘09

Anti Mountain Lions

• Fear of public safety

• Past policy has failed

• Little tolerance statewide

• Lack of suitable habitat

Area of Suitable Habitat

Pro Argument

• Part of historic home range

• Addition to biodiversity

• Avoid humans unless cornered

• Wild game diet

Mediation

1. Furbearer status

2. Questionnaire/balloting

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