Mountain lion Felis concolor
Mountain lions are the second-largest carnivore still to be found in Monterey County (only the black bear is larger.) They are a very large cat with a distinctive sandy color and a long tail. Their food consists of deer, rabbits, squirrels, rodents, and birds. They inhabit many of the forested and brushy regions of the county, but they are very shy and seldom seen. Mountain lions don't live within the confines of the reserve, but occasionally they will come down out of the hills while hunting food, and be observed within the reserve on quiet, foggy mornings.