Americans should be outraged at how many Western states are treating America's lion.

The breeding population there is no bigger than that of the federally endangered mountain lion of Florida - the Florida panther.

The Mountain Lion Foundation is putting all game agencies on notice, ... International scientists responsible for monitoring the state of the world's species have declared the mountain lion is actively threatened due to high levels of hunting pressure.

A lot of people don't understand that mountain lions are hunted in the West, and they are hunted for fun.

Americans should be outraged at how many western states are treating America's lion, ... South Dakota's actions are yet another egregious example of the blatant lack of regard for the survival of not only the mountain lion but also the landscapes we know and love.