Prowl: On the Trail of the Mountain Lion

From one of our finest nature writers, a breathtaking glimpse into the inner world of America's most mysterious predator: the mountain lion, which after its near-disappearance fifty years ago is quickly reclaiming its dominance over the continent, with profound—and surprising—implications for us all.

Graceful, majestic, and elusive, the mountain lion is the native big cat of the Americas. Long ago, they ranged from the brow of Canada to the bottom of Argentina, inspiring the awe of people wh...