Litters range from one to six, generally two or three. Damage is often random and unpredictable, but when it occurs, large numbers of livestock can be killed in short periods of time, a behavior known as surplus killing. The number of depredation permits issued by the Department of Fish and Game has increased substantially in recent years. Now that people and mountain lions occupy so much of the same geographical areas in California, encounters are expected to increase. By feeding deer, raccoons or other wildlife in your yard, you will inadvertently attract mountain lions, which prey upon them.
Roaming pets are easy prey for hungry mountain lions.
Either bring pets inside or keep them in a kennel with a secure top. Keep a close watch on children whenever they play outdoors. Make sure children are inside between dusk and dawn. Teach your children what to do if they encounter a lion. There's been very little research on how to avoid mountain lion attacks.