You want to show it that you are not prey and you are not scared. They eat about 10 pounds of meat a day, and only eat meat. Mountain lions normally eat things like deer and sheep, but will eat anything from mice to elk. If you are lucky enough to see the mountain lion before it’s on you, DO NOT RUN AWAY OR TURN YOUR BACK TO IT, as these are signals that you are prey.
But sometimes you will see them when they’re curious and maybe sizing you up to determine if you’re prey. Even though they’re big, they’re also very quiet, and will generally stalk and pounce. If a mountain lion attacks you, you probably won’t see it coming. Let’s start by getting the most dramatic scenarios out of the way first.
#Mountain lion how to#
Lauren and Kelly went into detail to answer your questions about mountain lions and how to enjoy the outdoors in mountain lion country. And FYI, mountain lions, cougars, pumas, and Florida panthers are all the same thing. I spent some time interviewing Lauren Serrano and Kelly Andersen at the Orange County Zoo, where they have two adult mountain lions in captivity (orphans rescued at birth). Here Lauren Serrano explains mountain lion behavior at the OC Zoo. This is the best way to see a mountain lion. This article goes over how to understand mountain lion behavior, what to look for to spot their activity, and what to do if you encounter one. After thousands of hours on the trail, I’ve never even seen one. To start, I’ve never been attacked by a mountain lion. But it makes sense to be aware of them and their behavior, and be prepared for anything that could occur. 99.99999% of the time, mountain lions keep their distance from humans and avoid hikers. One of my most asked questions is “do I have to worry about mountain lions when I hike?” The answer is no and yes.
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