A mother bravely fought a mountain lion with her bare hands after it attacked her seven-year-old son. The mother, Chelsea Bromley, heard Zack’s cries. She rushed into the garden at their Lake Cowichan and home on Vancouver Island. She saw … please continue reading
There is an extraordinary story in the online newspapers this morning about a trail runner killing a mountain lion with his bare hands. In other words he strangled the cat. It is the first time that I have heard of … please continue reading
A mother fought with a mountain lion as the cat was mauling her son. She prised open the cat’s jaws with her bare hands. The mountain lion was on top of her son. She had tried to pull the animal … please continue reading
Do mountain lions eat humans? The answer is 100% No in the context of attacking a human to eat the person, in my view but I am open to disagrement. It has never happened as far as I am aware … please continue reading
by Ron Gilliam, resident of Lewis County, Kentucky (Lewis County Kentucky) Mountain lion – photo added by Michael – photo by Beyond the Trail [Gary] (Flickr) I spend many hours in the hills and woods, especially in the Summer. Several … please continue reading
Mountain Lion and the Leopards of Mumbai National Park by Rudolph.A.Furtado (Mumbai) Mumbai National Park – photo of white tiger by Darrel Ronald (Flickr) There was a televised documentary of the perils and dangers with comparisons of the “Man-Eating leopards … please continue reading
by Michael (London, UK) Like all mountain lion attacks across the United States and Canada, mountain lion attacks in California are rare, very rare but there is no doubt that there is a distorted perception born out of plain fear … please continue reading
Mountain Lions Are Dangerous Creatures by Daniel (Phoenix, AZ) Mountain lions are dangerous creatures. I can appreciate the warnings, and even your respect for the animal, but I can’t agree with blaming men for every attack (see Mountain Lion Attack). … please continue reading
If You Encounter a Mountain Lion by Michael Cougar about to pounce (on a leg of chicken!) – Photo by jurvetson (Flickr) If you encounter a Mountain lion, here is some advice from someone who has first hand experience, Colorado … please continue reading
People are interested in and frightened of a mountain lion attack. The mountain lion is a puma or a cougar. This page covers attacks on people and also provides information on the hunting characteristics of this animal. Photo above by … please continue reading
