Scientists discovered an unexpected way mountain lions may be helping drivers stay safe

A new Current Biology study found that pumas on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula may significantly reduce deer-vehicle collisions by changing deer behavior

If there’s one constant theme that has come up during my years writing about science and the delicate balance of ecosystems, it’s that everything is interconnected. Remove one creature from a food chain, and everything gets thrown out of whack. A good example of how that vast interconnectedness eventually trickles down