Mountain lions do not carry prey up trees, in answer to the question. After killing prey mountain lions may begin to eat immediately or they may prepare the carcass. For example pumas usually pluck birds before eating them. Mountain lion … Continue reading →
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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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). … 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 … Continue reading →
