The community is just north of the Santa Monica Mountains, a vast range that stretches across Los Angeles and into Ventura County. It's home to several mountain lions that are tracked an studied by National Parks Service biologists.

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Mountain-Lion-Security-Camera-Westlake-Village-Santa-Monica-Mountains-Video-564557141.html?amp=y

The Malibu couple, passionate about saving local mountain lions, will match any contribution to Save LA Cougars up to $50,000, made by Dec. 3.

http://www.malibutimes.com/news/article_faabdaee-0dff-11ea-adb7-8b8d5bad601c.html