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Mountain Lions in Our Midst

With mountain lion sightings on the rise along the Peninsula, Los Altos Hills forum seeks to educate residents on how to coexist with the wild cats.

Mountain lions have been , so just what is the best way to live side-by-side with these potentially dangerous wild animals?

The Los Altos Hills Open Space Committee is hosting another presentation in the Living With Wildlife Series, called "Mountain Lions in Our Midst", 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Rd., Los Altos Hills. Reservations are required.

The forum features four panel members from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, the California Department of Fish and Game, and the UC Santa Cruz Department of Environmental Studies.

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Speakers will share recent trends in mountain lion behavior and habitats, and what it means for semi-rural communities to coexist with the wildlife from adjacent open spaces.

To reserve a seat, or for more information, contact Nancy at 650-941-4808, or email Couperus@mindspring.com.

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