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Rare Mountain Lion Killed in Arkansas: Students Learn from Study

10/18/2025

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A mountain lion in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, was killed by a car, the first since February 2024 and the third in 50 years.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission conducted a necropsy and sent it to Henderson State University for a curated collection.
Dr. Renn Tumlison, biology professor, emphasized educational value for students.
The mountain lion will be preserved for study.
Students observed the animal up close, enhancing learning.

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Story summary

A mountain lion in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, was killed by a car, the first since February 2024 and the third in 50 years.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission conducted a necropsy and sent it to Henderson State University for a curated collection.
Dr. Renn Tumlison, biology professor, emphasized educational value for students.
The mountain lion will be preserved for study.
Students observed the animal up close, enhancing learning.