Mountain Lion Cubs Found through the Use of GPS Tracking

5 May 2016

In Thousand Oaks, California, two mountain lion kittens, a male and a female, were located in the Santa Monica Mountains. The kittens were discovered in a very well-hidden den by biologists with the National Park Service and were tagged with GPS tracking devices. Both cubs were given handles so that they could easily be distinguished via the tracking devices they were outfitted with; the female’s handle is P-46 and the male’s handle is P-47.

Officials with the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreational Area believe that a female mountain lion, who has also been fitted with a GPS tracking device and whose handle is P-19, is the mother. The reason officials believe this is because of her activity during a three-week stretch, which was tracked by her GPS device. During that three-week period, mountain lion P-19 remained in a localized area, and since finding the cubs, officials believe that she is their mother and was staying in the den to care for her newborns.

Mountain lion P-19 was fitted with a GPS tracking device in 2010, when she was only a few weeks old. Since then, officials have been tracking her activity and have learned that she has birthed other litters that were fathered by her own father, who is also fitted with a tracking device and has been given the handle P-12.

Officials are currently trying to determine who the father of the newest mountain lion cubs are. They aren’t sure if P-12 is the father of the recently discovered kittens, as he has not been spotted since March of last year. Scientists are hopeful that DNA testing will determine whether he is or is not the father. If P-12 isn’t the father, it is believed that there is a new male on the scene.

Researchers are so interested in determining who the father of these kittens is because interbreeding among these animals is becoming a serious threat among the species. As with all species of animals, interbreeding can result in deformities, which can have a significant negative impact on the future of the animals.

Officials will continue to monitor the activity of the mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains in hopes that they can help the species survive and thrive.

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George Karonis is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of LiveViewGPS Inc., a company he established in 2008 with the vision of making real-time GPS tracking more reliable, affordable, and accessible for businesses of all sizes. Over the past two decades, he has built a reputation as an innovator in GPS tracking, fleet management, asset monitoring, and Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PTToC) communications. Under George's leadership, LiveViewGPS has grown into a nationally recognized provider of GPS tracking solutions, serving businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, law enforcement organizations, and public works departments throughout the United States. The company's technology helps organizations improve operational efficiency, protect valuable assets, increase driver safety, and reduce operating costs through real-time location intelligence. Before founding LiveViewGPS, George developed a background in security, surveillance, and emerging location technologies. His passion for innovation and practical problem solving has driven the development of products that combine dependable hardware with easy-to-use cloud software, giving customers actionable information when it matters most. In 2018, George expanded into nationwide Push-to-Talk over Cellular communications by launching PeakPTT, providing businesses with rugged, instant communication solutions that operate over LTE and Wi-Fi networks. His focus has remained the same throughout his career: delivering dependable technology backed by exceptional customer service and long-term customer relationships. George regularly writes about GPS tracking, fleet management, asset protection, business technology, and communication systems. Through this blog, he shares industry insights, practical advice, and emerging trends to help organizations make informed decisions about tracking technology and connected operations.

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