We had no problem with her. Our cats are indoors, and she was largely late evening/very early morning. She did seem to enjoy looking into our house, as the photos attest. When we had to go out at night we stayed together, looking too large to attack, but took care not to make her feel cornered. We miss her. read more
I just visited my grandparents in North Carolina. They're away from everything in the mountains of Appalachia, so it isn't uncommon to have mountain lions, bobcats, bears, and other wildlife around, even in their backyard. I've never seen them or anyone else in the area make a big deal out of it. read more
Running on uneven ground such as rocky terrain or snow could make it seem like you're limping, and mountain lions might consider you more vulnerable, Coss says. Many wildlife organizations suggest standing one's ground defensively and even attempting to intimidate a mountain lion by shouting or throwing rocks. read more