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Mountain Lion Tracks

Graphic showing the difference between a mountain lion track and a large dog track. A mountain lion's paw print will have toe marks that are slanted at an angle while the dog's two front toes will line up in a straight line. Claw marks may be present in dog tracks, but mountain lions retract their claws while walking.
Cougar track with tape measure.
Cougar track with tape measure.
Mountain lion tracks with a glove for scale.
Mountain lion tracks with a glove for scale.

Illustrated by: Lynn Hawkinson Smith