California mountain lion’s mange may be linked to poison
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The National Park Service says researchers in Southern California have re-captured a female mountain and treated it for mange, a parasitic disease of the hair and skin.
Spokeswoman Kate Kuykendall says Thursday that tests will determine whether the mange is a result of exposure to a rodenticide that’s been detected in other mountain lions.
The 3-year-old female known as P-53 was re-captured Feb. 10.
The mountain lion P-22, which made headlines after being spotted in a Los Angeles park, also received the same treatment for mange and eventually recovered.
Officials say P-53’s is the fifth case of mange in mountain lions since a study began in 2002. The connection between exposure to rodenticide and the disease is still not fully understood.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
