Could a wolf kill mountain lion?

Wolves can kill mountain lions, although such incidents are rare. Wolves typically live in packs and hunt cooperatively, while mountain lions are solitary predators. These two factors likely give wolves an advantage in confrontations with mountain lions, as they can use their numbers to overwhelm the lone feline. Additionally, wolves, often larger and more powerful than mountain lions, have been known to kill and eat mountain lions.

Mountain lions do have some advantages in confrontations with wolves, mainly their sharp teeth and claws. Mountain lions are skilled hunters that typically ambush their prey. If they can land a successful ambush on a wolf, they may be able to kill or injure it severely. However, if a pack of wolves surrounds a mountain lion, it is unlikely to escape unscathed.

In general, wolves and mountain lions are two apex predators that co-exist in many areas of North America. While they may compete for food and territory, confrontations between the two species are relatively rare.