Most cougar deaths in Alberta study were caused by people

CBC - Oct 28, 2026

A new study of cougar deaths in west-central Alberta found mortality risk was higher near residential areas and secondary roads and among cougars that frequently crossed human-made clearings. Of the 37 documented cougar deaths, 29 were caused by people.

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