Mountain lion who killed dog prowls California neighborhood

Authorities have warned residents of a Southern California suburb to take precautions as a mountain lion prowls neighborhoods after killing a resident’s dog and injuring another pet. Mountain lions are an iconic native species in the region but face increasing problems as development, roads and highways fragment their habitat. “Although a beautiful animal, the Simi Valley Police Department recommends that if you live near the hills surrounding our city, keep your pets inside at night and be aware of your surroundings,” a police statement said.

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