Two mountain lion cubs found orphaned and malnourished in March have been released back into the wild after undergoing rehabilitation at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center. “Releasing them back into their native habitat is the ultimate goal—and a major success story for mountain lion conservation in California.”...Also known as cougars or pumas, mountain lions are top predators. While mountain lions are highly adaptable to various ecosystems, their numbers declined historically due to being hunted by fearful humans. If you encounter a mountain lion, experts advise not to run but to remain upright, make noise and make yourself appear larger to deter the animal to scare them away. Do you have a question about mountain lions?