Severe drought in the Mountain West is reducing high-quality ecosystem habitats, impacting the mule deer population which serves as a primary food source for cougars.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jun 12
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What happened
Severe drought in the Mountain West is reducing high-quality ecosystem habitats, impacting the mule deer population which serves as a primary food source for cougars.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Drought conditions are causing a reduction in available water and forage for wild horses in Bighorn Basin.Sub-event
- Drought and food scarcity drives bear incursions in Western Colorado.Sub-event
Drought is stressing Mountain West ecosystems, leading to reduced food sources for cougars.1 source