![Genetic research can reveal the killing patterns of mountain lions and coyotes, protecting domestic animals. Genetic research can reveal the killing patterns of mountain lions and coyotes, protecting domestic animals.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-SALIVA-07XX-3-1.jpg?w=132)
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Wildlife sleuths use DNA to understand deadly attacks in Santa Cruz Mountains
Genetic research can reveal the killing patterns of mountain lions and coyotes, protecting domestic animals.
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Lisa M. Krieger is a Bay Area News Group science writer for The Mercury News and East Bay Times, covering research, scientific policy and environmental news from Stanford University, the University of California, NASA-Ames, U.S. Geological Survey and other Bay Area-based research facilities. She graduated from Duke University with a BA degree in biology. She splits her time between Palo Alto and Inverness, and in her spare time likes wildlife photography, swimming, skiing and backpacking.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area