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It’s hard not to find the curious, fuzzy-eared equids endearing. Many do. But they can also mow down vegetation, stomp on the homes of native species and even disrupt military operations.
Feral donkeys are considered invasive in Death Valley National Park, but new research shows increased predation by mountain lions could help balance the treasured ecosystem.
Mountain lions play an important role in the Death Valley ecosystem by preying on the introduced species
"Despite the smaller body size of mountain lions compared to extinct big cats, they are still capable of learning how to hunt these introduced equids."
"Cougar predation appears to rewire an ancient food web, with diverse implications for modern ecosystems."