Tag: mountain lion

  • Mountain lion caught on doorbell cam scaling California woman’s fence

    Mountain lion caught on doorbell cam scaling California woman’s fence

    Doorbell cameras are excellent home protection tools, giving homeowners extra peace of mind knowing that they’ll receive alerts and video of any backyard intruders. But when that intruder is a large mountain lion, it’s best to just let them pass on through. With a mountain lion population of around 5,000,…

  • ‘Nuisance’ mountain lion removed from Colorado neighborhood after ‘second strike’ involving local dog

    ‘Nuisance’ mountain lion removed from Colorado neighborhood after ‘second strike’ involving local dog

    “We sincerely hope we never encounter this mountain lion again and it lives a good life far far from people,” Colorado Parks and Wildlife‘s Southwest Region (CPW SW) offers. In Colorado, mountain lions and bear management rests on a “two-strike” policy. One human-wildlife encounter or incident may be a fluke.…

  • Pack of mountain lions roam Colorado driveway in door cam footage

    Pack of mountain lions roam Colorado driveway in door cam footage

    Security cameras are a fantastic tool for enhancing the safety of homes and other properties but make great trail cams in a pinch as well. While on vacation in Florida, a Colorado homeowner got unexpected use out of his camera when it caught a pack of mountain lions traveling through…

  • P-22’s final necropsy results are in, and the famous mountain lion was in critically poor condition before his death

    P-22’s final necropsy results are in, and the famous mountain lion was in critically poor condition before his death

    In life, P-22 was the crucial mascot for his species. Now, his death is revealing how poor the world’s most famous mountain lion’s health was. Today, June 14, 2023, The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and National Park Service (NPS) reviewed the final postmortem examination and lab tests from P-22. As NPS reports in their…

  • Three mountain lion cubs found in Santa Monica Mountains’ Simi Hills

    Three mountain lion cubs found in Santa Monica Mountains’ Simi Hills

    The National Park Service (NPS) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will follow the mountain lion cubs throughout their lives as they learn to navigate their highly-fragmented, urbanized California environment. Welcome to the world, little ones. For thousands of years, their species dominated this landscape. But today, highways and…

  • Mountain lion thrashed by guanaco in two wild new videos

    Mountain lion thrashed by guanaco in two wild new videos

    Mountain lions often take down prey larger than themselves, but the llama-like guanaco of South America isn’t going down without a fight. Watching such a hunt is a rarity and a privilege. These elusive big cats, more commonly called pumas where these videos hail from, are hard enough to capture…

  • 70-year-old Utah hiker fights off mountain lion with single rock

    70-year-old Utah hiker fights off mountain lion with single rock

    Evan Ray Nilsen, 70, was, by his words, ambushed by a mountain lion in Utah’s Spanish Fork Canyon. He lives to tell the tale. “A mountain lion hit me right on the side, knocked me down the hill,” Nilsen tells local KUTV. “I kind of hunched up or folded up,…

  • Juvenile Mountain Lion Euthanized After Entering Chicken Coop

    Juvenile Mountain Lion Euthanized After Entering Chicken Coop

    Idaho Fish and Game (IFG) attempted to contact accredited zoo facilities to take the young mountain lion during late night hours, but was unsuccessful. “At that time, the decision was made to euthanize the mountain lion,” IFG states in their media release on the matter. The Outcome: This is a…

  • 5 Mountain Lions Filmed at Once by Home Security Camera

    5 Mountain Lions Filmed at Once by Home Security Camera

    Videos from this Colorado resident’s Ring security cameras show not one, but five mountain lions right outside her home. Coloradoans are no strangers to mountain lions. Even still, the species is notoriously elusive, and spotting just one is a rare occurrence. But five at a time? That’s incredible. As secretive…

  • California Driver Films Mountain Lion Attacking Deer

    California Driver Films Mountain Lion Attacking Deer

    “Right here, the deer and the mountain lion were battling,” Buddy Wilkerson recalls as he points to the spot near the Alpine, CA border. “I pulled up and I stopped, and I was surprised to see how big that mountain lion was. That thing was huge – it was at…

  • Rare Capture Shows Mountain Lion Taking Down Large Deer: Video

    Rare Capture Shows Mountain Lion Taking Down Large Deer: Video

    As elusive as they are, footage of mountain lions hunting and securing prey remains incredibly rare. Today’s remarkable video joins that small club. Captured by Brazilian wildlife biologist Gustavo Gaspari and conservationist Gustavo Figueirôa, the footage was shared with the masses via Nature is Metal mere hours ago. Within, the…

  • Mountain Lion Captured Near Elementary School in Idaho Neighborhood: PHOTO

    Mountain Lion Captured Near Elementary School in Idaho Neighborhood: PHOTO

    Idaho Fish and Game‘s photo (below) shows the adult female mountain lion awaiting transport in her crate after a wild day. On the morning of March 30, wildlife biologists with Fish and Game captured the lioness from an Ammon neighborhood on the morning of March 30. Her presence was reported…

  • Two ‘Hissing, Problematic’ Mountain Lions Euthanized in Idaho

    Two ‘Hissing, Problematic’ Mountain Lions Euthanized in Idaho

    In an operation spanning 10+ days, Idaho Fish and Game officers have successfully removed two mountain lions amid concerns for public safety. Both lions have been euthanized after becoming habituated to human homes in a Hailey neighborhood, the agency cites. With their presence causing alarm and leading towards an eventual…

  • Ranchers Kill Mountain Lion Actively Stalking Their Cattle

    Ranchers Kill Mountain Lion Actively Stalking Their Cattle

    This father-son ranching duo shot a 130-pound mountain lion on their Wyoming ranch mid-stalk, saving their cattle in the process. Jeb and Lalonda Baker took the predator down with two shots. The lion was of average male size, but held an appetite far larger. He was actively stalking the Baker…

  • How Many Mountain Lion Attacks Occur in Colorado?

    How Many Mountain Lion Attacks Occur in Colorado?

    With the first mountain lion attack of 2023 occurring in Colorado, let’s take a look at how common altercations with these big cats actually are. Across America, mountain lion attacks remain rare, but occur nonetheless. A man was just attacked by an Arizona mountain lion last week. And on Saturday, March 18,…

  • Colorado Mountain Lion Attacks Couple in Hot Tub

    Colorado Mountain Lion Attacks Couple in Hot Tub

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) notes this as the first mountain lion attack on a human in the state since Feb. 27, 2022. According to CPW’s media release, the victim is an adult male who was inside an in-ground hot tub with his wife at the time of the attack.…

  • Potentially Rabid Mountain Lion Attacks Arizona Man, Sparks Fierce Hunt

    Potentially Rabid Mountain Lion Attacks Arizona Man, Sparks Fierce Hunt

    A 64-year-old man was attacked while rafting with 10 others along the Salt River, prompting Arizona authorities to hunt down the mountain lion responsible. The attack occurred on Thursday, March 16 when the mountain lion approached the rafting group unprovoked. As the rafters camped on the edge of the Salt…

  • Utah Officials Considering Controversial Open Season On Mountain Lions

    Utah Officials Considering Controversial Open Season On Mountain Lions

    Mountain lion hunting is one of the most controversial pursuits in America. The rule is typically that the bigger and fuzzier an animal, the more outrage it causes when hunters shoot them. For some reason, that especially holds true with predators like bears, cougars, and wolves. The general public’s approval…

  • Mountain Lions are Hunting in Backyards ‘More than Residents Realize’

    Mountain Lions are Hunting in Backyards ‘More than Residents Realize’

    The latest report from Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) shines a spotlight on the peculiar hunting habits of mountain lions, and how it affects residents sharing their habitat. “GPS collar data collected from these mountain lions is showing some interesting movement patterns,” CPW wildlife biologist Kevin Blecha begins of their…

  • Javelina Gets Taken Down By Mountain Lion On Camera

    Javelina Gets Taken Down By Mountain Lion On Camera

    The powerful and stealthy hunting prowess of mountain lions is well documented. Watching North America’s most common big cat go to work is always a sight to behold though. This time it’s a video of a cougar taking down a javelina, which are also known as peccaries. If you’re unfamiliar…

  • Hunter Photographed In Traffic With Mountain Lion On Back Of Lamborghini

    Hunter Photographed In Traffic With Mountain Lion On Back Of Lamborghini

    Idaho is a wild, wild place. You never know what you might see. It could just be something as awesome as a successfully hunted mountain lion strapped to the back of a Lamborghini. The state of Idaho s a paradise for outdoor recreation enthusiasts from around the world. According to…

  • Another Mountain Lion Killed by Vehicle on California Highway

    Another Mountain Lion Killed by Vehicle on California Highway

    Tuesday night, the Pacific Coast Highway claimed another mountain lion via vehicle collision near Malibu. The incident occurring near Leo Carrillo State Beach around 7 p.m., according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. “CDFW was immediately in touch with a local veterinarian to prepare for assessment and possible…

  • California Woman Injured, Dog Missing Following Mountain Lion Attack

    California Woman Injured, Dog Missing Following Mountain Lion Attack

    A California town is reeling after a mountain lion attack that left one woman injured and her dog missing Saturday. On the evening of February 11, San Luis Obispo resident Alysha Periera took her beloved dog, Cupcake, for a walk near Laguna Lake Mobile Estates when a mountain lion appeared…

  • Avian Flu Linked to Deaths of Colorado Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Sparking Warning of Greater Spread

    Avian Flu Linked to Deaths of Colorado Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Sparking Warning of Greater Spread

    An avian flu outbreak in Colorado has recently been linked to the deaths of a mountain lion and black bear over the last several months. According to state officials, wildlife officials put down a mountain lion from Gunnison County and a bear from Huerfano County. The news comes as more…

  • Mountain Lion Snatches Dog From Enclosed Porch in Colorado

    Mountain Lion Snatches Dog From Enclosed Porch in Colorado

    A Colorado family is grieving the loss of their small dog after a mountain lion broke into their enclosed deck with a doggy door. According to reports, the incident occurred in Granby’s area around 8 p.m. on Feb. 4. The town is nearly 20 minutes from Grand Lake, where authorities…