Mountain lions are generally calm, quiet, and elusive. People rarely get more than a brief glimpse of a mountain lion in the wild. But just in case you do encounter a mountain lion, this video will help you be prepared.
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@connormccullough22263 жыл бұрын
0:56 that's something a mountain lion would say
@AntilifeHorde3 жыл бұрын
She is definitely a mountain lion in a human costume. Confirmed.
@tristendry20892 жыл бұрын
@@AntilifeHorde skinwalker *
@dankdank98372 жыл бұрын
I've never had a face to face per say. Although while fishing in California last year near dusk. I just had this overwhelming feeling I was being watched, to the point I actually decided to pack up and take advantage of the limited light and hike back the truck. As I was hiking back up the trail which was essentially a deer trail and extremely overgrown this was when started hearing sticks break and defidently knew I wasn't alone. In my mind I was still trying to tell myself it was a deer even though I had never had a deer shadow me like that. I also remember how quiet it was that evening. I even recall stoping a few times and it would always seem to stop shortly after I did also. It was about a half mile hike. Once I had loaded my gear and was in the truck I remember thinking wow see it's nothing I should still be fishing. When I started the truck probably within ten seconds and less then 100 feet away from me a full grown very large cat runs across the road it seemed like it cleared the two lane road in two strides. Having spent most of my life outdoors and living in the mountains I was always told it's not the mountain lion you see you have to worry about it's the one you don't see. I think the cat was just curious, I still fish the same spot to this day. Although it was an exhilarating experience, if I never knew what it was it probably wouldn't have set as well with me.
@mobeck Жыл бұрын
he was gonna knock you down and take your fish after you'd done all the hard work
@elmerjfapp5730 Жыл бұрын
highly dangerous behavior, i've seen a a camera mounted to a fishing boat where a guy in south america got out onto the shore line and started fishing. after a while a black panther crept up behind him in the grass and grabbed him when he finally looked behind him to see what was moving. even if you're bigger if they're desperate enough for easy prey they take advantage of our ignorance kinda like how when no one is around at home bears will rifle through anything they can find
@dankdank9837 Жыл бұрын
Didn't have any fish to offer unfortunately. Just s curious cat I suppose. Defidently glad I packed up early though.
@CharlieWhitewolf Жыл бұрын
Always go with your gut instinct.
@roiq526311 ай бұрын
So many people talk about this feeling of being watched. Do you think it's some kind of telepathic stuff?
@ronaldwinfield3073 жыл бұрын
When I was a teenager I had an encounter with a Mountain Lion while hiking with my father. Counting his tail he was 7ft long. This was by no means a frightening experience. He acted totally indifferent toward us. He went about his business as if he did not even notice us.
@erikmckoul24782 жыл бұрын
It really depends on the individual mountain lion and its circumstances, most would attack if they are starving or something but otherwise they generally don't attack.
@ronaldwinfield3072 жыл бұрын
@@erikmckoul2478 A maneater is pretty desperate. That species is shy toward people. Most predators find the flavor of human flesh & blood repulsive. In spite of all of that I know those occasions have occured.
@ronaldwinfield3072 жыл бұрын
@@erikmckoul2478 The most interesting thing about the experience is where it happened. It was in the Santa Monica mountains. That is now a National Recreation Area. It is right next to metropolitan Los Angeles. During my childhood & teenage years I hung out there to retreat from the city. I saw so much wildlife out there. My father my brothers & my friends also did & people had a hard time believing us when we told them about it. It is easy to understand why. Metropolitan LA is America's largest metropolis & the southern third of Ventura county is heavily populated.
@erikmckoul24782 жыл бұрын
@@ronaldwinfield307 Wow that's quite interesting it definitely does make sense.
@ronaldwinfield3072 жыл бұрын
@@erikmckoul2478 1 thing Fleetwood Mac had in common with Led Zeplin was they liked to have recording studios in the countryside so could capture sounds they could not capture in the city. Fleetwood Mac had a studio in Topanga Canyon. Topanga Canyon is in the Santa Monica Mountains.
@beornthebear.82203 жыл бұрын
Most of the time, you won't even know the puma is near until it's already on you. They're stealthy enough that you can walk right by one without knowing it's there.
@jz41sd42 жыл бұрын
Fun Fact: Cougars are usually past their prime but their life experiences make up for everything else. Cougars can turn adolescent lions into full adult lions overnight. Cougars will share their wealth of experiences to the right lion if they think you are a worthy catch. So God bless you Cougars, you will always have a special place in my heart.
@MrChi312 жыл бұрын
LMFAOOOOOOOOOO
@linjicakonikon7666 Жыл бұрын
Yum
@Randomnoiz Жыл бұрын
That was the best comment ever
@forrestunderwood3174 Жыл бұрын
Yawn.
@user-vk1ig1le2j Жыл бұрын
yes!!! I love this
@russellkeeling97123 жыл бұрын
I have to suspect if a mountain lion wanted to eat me I would never see it until it was on my back.
@AmericanMadeAdventures2 жыл бұрын
I think the same while hiking alone in Colorado.
@brady46842 жыл бұрын
I was camping in steamboat springs Colorado once. Taking a pee in the woods by our campsite when all of the sudden my friends dog started barking like crazy. A few seconds later I looked up and saw two glowing eyes staring at me. Shined my flashlight and sure as hell there was a Mtn lion about 15 feet up in a tree just Looking at me. I’ve never been more scared in my life
@wsearp3 жыл бұрын
There are two things I would do automatically if I met a mountain lion on the trail..... #1..... Followed immediately by.... #2....
@yeeyee29313 жыл бұрын
@@iamagooddog21 such a dumbass comment you made
@YourAverageGoyl3 жыл бұрын
@@iamagooddog21 Did you not even get the joke?? 🤣
@funniful2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@pattdorsey3175 Жыл бұрын
😂
@ryanr6656 Жыл бұрын
I had a close encounter in early September this year on Basalt Mountain Trail that connects to Cattle Creek trail. I was returning to the car after an evening elk hunt. It was dark and i was walking the trail about 1.5 miles from the trailhead near a water hole. My headlamp lit up a set of eyes as off in the distance. As i approached the eyes the animal did not run. I eventually got close enough to where my head lamp illuminated the Mountain Lion. once i was able to identify the animal I immediately took a few slow steps back and pulled my bear spray out of my hip holster. I began to yell at it to clear out. He didn't like this. he charged at me closing to a distance of 15 yards. where he paused. I stood my ground and calmly waited for him to come into range of my spray. he retreated back. This repeated a few more times before he eventually moved to the side off of the trail only 20-30 yards. I had to walk right past him, never turning my back on him. once i got to a safe distance i pulled my backup headlamp from my pack and wore it backwards so I couldn't be attacked from behind. That was a long walk back to the car alone. Luckily I had watched videos like this and learned some skills that likely saved my life.
@911callyamom5 Жыл бұрын
Reading this from Carbondale hahah! Stay safe
@ryanr6656 Жыл бұрын
@@sweezlesquee no, the animal never came into range, which is about 30 feet. If I had deployed the spray I would have risked being without spray after failing to hit the target.
@jamesbucholtz75412 жыл бұрын
I encountered one in Devil's Den in Weston, CT. It was about 50 feet away and walking away. I saw it when I rounded a curve. I stopped and admired its long sweeping tail that almost dragged on the ground, its short light brown fur and how it walked on its digits. I froze in place. It stopped turned its head toward me. then took two steps and turned completely around and it starred at me. I didn't move knowing that I didn't want to trigger the flight or fight response. He looked at me realized that I wasn't a threat then climbed a rocky cliff. Devils den is less than one hour from NYC and is more than 2x the size of Central park. Weston is a very high end area with two acre minimum lots, no apartments, and many large Nature Preserves. When I told my neighbors I found five that had similar sightings however CT refuses to admit they exist. They lie.
@tonyprice2256 Жыл бұрын
What you saw was probably a male that had to wander more than 1000 miles to get there. Many people claim to have seen them in New England and surrounding states, including my ex wife here in Western Massachusetts. I believe that many of the sightings are genuine. What wildlife officials in all of these states say is that there is no thriving populations here - no families of cats. When they are seen, it is a male that has wandered here in search of territory from the west or the north. Females do not wander as far as males, nor do they need to. A male cat would find plenty of food around here, but no female to mate with, unless humans made it happen. If there were thriving families of these big cats here, tracks and scat would be found and they would be seen in at least a few of the thousands of trail cams in our woods.
@owemylife3 жыл бұрын
Don't act afraid, act big, loud, pick something big up and throw it. They are impressed by that. Dont run. Bears on the other hand are not impressed by your ability to pick things up. Pots and pan clanking will usually scare a bear off. Bear spray is always a good thing to carry. Oregon has a large population of both, depending where you hike.
@AJ-gk7bn3 жыл бұрын
I’m a new Oregon resident, you wouldn’t happen to know the laws and regulations on open carrying a firearm in state parks would you? I’ve been planning on taking a trip to mt hood soon.
@owemylife3 жыл бұрын
@@AJ-gk7bn it's still legal. I'd suggest internet searching it too though. Look for posts prohibiting it where you go. Many of oregons rural areas, especially around coos bay are full of people open carrying or concealed. The officers are comfortable and friendly about it. Just keep the clip out etc when it's in your vehicle if you want to be legal. When you get around the "progressive" areas be careful though. People may freak.
@owemylife3 жыл бұрын
@@AJ-gk7bn ...and hood definitely qualifies as a people might freak zone.
@usualsuspectsfor1k2 жыл бұрын
If attacked by a cougar, do the following: understand that she was recently divorced, offer to fill her glass of wine, mention how nice she looks, and try to enjoy your cougar experience.
@janetmiller29802 ай бұрын
😅😂
@clemenza243 жыл бұрын
Always carry a laser pointer they are like house cats and easily distracted ...
@sidehussle99943 жыл бұрын
Omg that made me lol
@dannygrift22643 жыл бұрын
Is that what you do every time you encounter one..🤪
@DrunkenGuitarGuy3 жыл бұрын
i know you're joking, but it has been tested and they don't care!
@jamok33 жыл бұрын
As a last resort, turn on a vacuum cleaner.
@wrathofme033 жыл бұрын
Yeah just pull out the pet carrier like your going to the vet
@knapkins_62643 жыл бұрын
I'm only here because I saw that tik tok of the guy being followed by a mountain lion.
@kevinbautsch3 жыл бұрын
Same here. Man that was freaky.
@homunculusrex93963 жыл бұрын
it's a video not a tik tok lol
@lazydatfakaismydad72063 жыл бұрын
is it where he was barking at the lion
@miriamn.25843 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@darrenreilly70182 жыл бұрын
Me to :)
@ellierose63 жыл бұрын
Personally I think junior bending down to pick up rocks so many feet away from the others could be a bad idea.
@johnharris73533 жыл бұрын
Pet it and feed it, of course.
@outbackeddie3 жыл бұрын
Give them belly rubs and catnip. They love that.
@syrengio3 жыл бұрын
Lol take a huge as choker to the wild I'm ready throat protection activated
@catsinwonderland74733 жыл бұрын
@@outbackeddie pro tip: when being chased by a big cat, carry a huge bag of catnip
@chrismartino35193 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention their proclivity for ripping throats out.
@1stLtDavis3 жыл бұрын
If they are near my livestock and property I shoot them. And I have done. If I see one deep in the woods then I try to leave it alone. That’s coexistence.
@elhud93893 жыл бұрын
or just crushing the skull or the back of the neck
@butchvito3 жыл бұрын
Depending on the situation if you encounter a Mountain Lion, the second you reach down to grab a rock it's going to pounce on your ass.
@Smonjirez3 жыл бұрын
2:45 "Mountain lions are quite vulnerable to chainsaws. When it attacks you, cutting the mountain lion up into several roughly equally sized pieces, will usually stop the attack."
@e.paradigm74153 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@wlcwalshlifecounseling45813 жыл бұрын
I don’t usually have one of those on me though. You carry that around with you? 😂
@johnd.18492 жыл бұрын
Not if it cuts you up into pieces first
@Smonjirez2 жыл бұрын
@@wlcwalshlifecounseling4581 I usually take at least 3 or 4 chainsaws with me if I go to an area where there might be mountain lions.
@aClownBaby-2 жыл бұрын
True
@nabi58642 жыл бұрын
been hiking for over 40 years... I've never been threatened by bears or cougars... Matter fact I've had perilous close calls with agressive wild hogs and male bucks
@trinidadapodaca70272 жыл бұрын
oh yea hogs are mean. but they make good meals.they're coats also are very useful
@_Tovar_2 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for cougars as of recent. I've been hitting the wrong bars.
@tonyprice2256 Жыл бұрын
@@_Tovar_ lol. I know the feeling brother.
@deathbycake7637 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever hiked the Pacific Crest Trail? And how about rattlesnakes have you encountered them?
@russellkeeling97123 жыл бұрын
I have had seven mountain lion encounters. They are always close and I never once felt threatened by one. In most cases they turned and ran away as soon as we encountered one another or maybe as soon as I realized it was there. Two of them just sat and watched me but there was never a threat.
@ralphcraig58163 жыл бұрын
If they watched you, you were being threatened whether you acknowledged it or not...
@3pendont42 жыл бұрын
I would definitely try to feed them and lure them to lay on my porch. I wouldn't do that with bears though. I had a bunch wild cats for a while, they let me hang out with them all the time, I just couldn't pet them. bummer. Lol
@russellkeeling97122 жыл бұрын
@@Steves_fish I have no doubt.
@Soho-Fart Жыл бұрын
@@3pendont4 you shouldn't feed them... that just makes them feel more comfortable with humans and now they will more likely approach other people and those mountain lions wont always be docile.
@sekipkoc4856 Жыл бұрын
ok and what append in that case kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oayjgax5mMeYkac.html injured cat searching for easy prey?
@plethondimos5763 жыл бұрын
If you are attacked, fight back! haha....thanks for this advice!
@loganturner38953 жыл бұрын
If Mike Tyson punches u...fight back!!
@theweeklypleb17792 жыл бұрын
laughed too hard at this hahaha
@nicolehall2177 Жыл бұрын
Pull out your phone and record it. Cameraman never dies.
@ceredwinmilford95923 жыл бұрын
Me seeing a mountain lion: screams like a teenage girl after getting their phone taken away
@damnitstroubleman2 жыл бұрын
Mountain lions don't view people as prey, because they're not familiar with us. However, if they get used to seeing us around, and have chances to observe our behaviour, that could easily change.
@terebrate3 жыл бұрын
2:07 if you see a big cat but it doesn't see you, yell and wave your arms to get its attention, like this!
@Booboonancy3 жыл бұрын
I guess it’s possible, especially if from very far (binoculars) but I tend to think that by the time you spot a mountain lion, it has already spotted you 😬
@dubuyajay99643 жыл бұрын
You underestimate how stealthy they are.
@rexwine3 жыл бұрын
...only 2 fatal attacks and 900 near fatal attacks.
@Wheelsanstuff3 жыл бұрын
Yea that seems like a lot to me
@dubuyajay99643 жыл бұрын
Yes, notice she doesn't mention the number of non-fatal attacks or extent of injury.
@catbird70073 жыл бұрын
...and some of those 900 WISHED they had been fatalities. 😳
@insidethemusicalmind7207 Жыл бұрын
I came across a mountain lion when I lived on the front range in Colorado. It was very close, it simply observed me for a minute, then walked away.
@annalisette58973 жыл бұрын
I have had a number of experiences with these cats in the woods and they mostly they run away. Occasionally they will follow, just out of sight in the forest, apparently out of curiosity.
@72fordmaverick3 жыл бұрын
So rare to see them that they needed to make this video
@kamalakrsna3 жыл бұрын
tnx 4 this important information. a mountain lion walked past me. it glanced @ me 4 a moment - kept waking down a dry riverbed. it probably could v easily killed me if it had been hungry. it was: poetry in motion / awesome to see & I'll always remember that day
@ivanlussich81463 жыл бұрын
Here in Uruguay there were mountain lions many, many decades ago. They never attacked people, in fact, peasants called them "El amigo del hombre" (Man's friend).
@813lem3 күн бұрын
I love them. Sleek, elegant, powerful, graceful. The expression in thier eyes seems to be ancient, wise and dangerous as if to say youre still breathing only because im allowing you to
@kamikeserpentail37783 жыл бұрын
"Throw sticks" *Man picks up small tree* "Uh...actually you're scaring me now."
@sonofmyheart2 жыл бұрын
What to do? What my aunt did in Arkansaw too many years ago (late 1950's, forgot year). She missed daylight walk back home after church, left later, had a baby in arms, holding hand of other son at her side. They were stalked by a mountain lion, her baby crying, mountain lion screaming along. She sang high operatic soprano, walked singing Amazing Grace as loud and high as she could, baby and lion joining in. They made it home safe. Now they're all Home together enjoying Heaven's Amazing Grace, face to Face. Love you'll forever Aunt Mae, Uncle George, cousins Rex and Fred (and his family Terri, Troy).
@randyking86263 жыл бұрын
You unholster your .357 magnum and take the safety off......
@kikionthetrailoflove70362 жыл бұрын
Most of the people commenting on here obviously haven't ever hiked in the wilderness. I've encountered Cougars on multiple occasions in NorCal and never felt threatened. To see them in their natural habitat is a privilege. Incredibly beautiful animals. Human beings in my opinion are the biggest threat to my safety. I hike in solitude for a reason. I don't like people at all. I hike with people only if they are like minded individuals such as myself.
@MoHiker692 жыл бұрын
regressives?
@mikes.41362 жыл бұрын
@Kiki on the Trail - I agree with you 100%.
@lagatha10372 жыл бұрын
Stay safe out there, alone🙏
@ravenmeyer3740 Жыл бұрын
People are the most dangerous animal of all. That is a fact.
@captainz9 Жыл бұрын
Having been a lifetime housecat owner I know the absolute worst thing you can do with a cat is run away... Anyone who has ever played with a cat and a piece of string should know this. I've told lots of people scared over lots of wild animals (skunks, possums, raccoons, etc) that in general they are more scared if you than you of it - even a skunk, I had someone tell me how scared they were encountering one in their yard - mainly of getting sprayed - and I just told them they just give it a decent distance (walk a path around it) and don't do anything to startle it and it's highly unlikely to spray, they have limited spray in their gland and it can take a week to regenerate if they use it all so it's mostly reserved for being directly attacked, dont charge at it and you're probably fine. If you do encounter something highly dangerous (especially like a defensive mother with cubs, etc) you back away, never ever turn your back and run (prey behavior). Remember that in the wild there are no doctors, an injured animal is a vulnerable animal to its own species even, or competitors, most don't want to engage in fights with animals their own size or larger that can fight back because injury can mean death in short order.
@williamchiafos38893 жыл бұрын
Introduce yourselves. You are more likely to die from a pitbull than a mountain lion. Mountain lions are lovers not fighters. They can "love" up to 60 times in an hour. Non aggressive unless very hungry, very sick or near their cute adorable cubs.
@trinidadapodaca70272 жыл бұрын
what u say is half true.
@williamchiafos38892 жыл бұрын
@@trinidadapodaca7027 oh ? Care to elaborate ?
@williamchiafos38892 жыл бұрын
@@trinidadapodaca7027100% facts.
@jerretwiens262 жыл бұрын
Amazing power and agility. We have them over 200lbs here in Western Alberta.
@chaplainsoffice6907 Жыл бұрын
I'm 2021 a beautiful female cougar gave to two cubs on my property. She would walk within 100 yards of my deck late in the evening and never killed any of my pets. They have moved on now but it was a blessing having them here for that year 🐱🐱🐱.
@ohwhataday7171 Жыл бұрын
Blessing? You were lucky. Beautiful animals from a telescopic distance. Close up, they sneak up on you and you’ll never know what hit you. Then they drag your body off in the distance and bury you as their meal for later. I’ve seen this happen, after the moment.
@813lem3 күн бұрын
What a super cool experience.
@daleweller5193 Жыл бұрын
I live near Grand Rapids Michigan, about two years ago my neighbor saw a cougar. I’m sure because of the flooding it moved on. I would love to see one, but not to close up.
@essardaudinett69343 жыл бұрын
The best way to co-exist with big cats is to always carry a .357 magnum. That could scare 'em away.
@DrunkenGuitarGuy3 жыл бұрын
another idiot just looking for any excuse to justify carrying a gun! trying to compensate for how stupid you are??
@nickypoundtown95683 жыл бұрын
Sure hope you intend on using it because that cats not gonna put his hands up if you just aim it at him
@patchez40553 жыл бұрын
Nicky Poundtown They’ll run away when you firing warning shots
@essardaudinett69343 жыл бұрын
@@patchez4055 It is better to have one and don't need it.
@richardmiller23133 жыл бұрын
I like to apply that logic to people!
@michaelback2833 жыл бұрын
What ever you do.... DON'T offer them cat nip. Boy that was a bad idea on my part.
@813lem3 күн бұрын
Did it define the nip part of catnip? With a bear hug for emphasis?
@Mike_Stramaglio2 жыл бұрын
The cougar I met seemed to be calmed by approaching gently and buying her a drink 🍸 😏
@The_Handsom_Italian3 жыл бұрын
You approach it with confidence and then try to wrestle it until it knows your the boss and then you take it home and keep it as your oversized house cat.
@catherinehazur73362 жыл бұрын
Once you manage to domesticate the Big Kitty, you will never have to worry about locking your front door ever again, or about home invasions! Guaranteed! Just fill up your bathtub with kitty litter and use a trowel to scoop it out and you will resolve litter box issues
@rickashford69703 жыл бұрын
Roaring with aggressiveness,ready to fight to the death saved my life with a female and her yearling, stand your ground don't mouse out!
@Jakesmydawg3 жыл бұрын
Actually back off slowly and deliberately and keep backing up and getting out of their territory . Standing your ground is not , " Your Ground" to be standing on as far as wild creatures who are apex predators goes. If you do not belong, don't be long. Leave , back up and keep on going.
@owemylife3 жыл бұрын
@@Jakesmydawg actually it matters which predator you encounter. You don't turn a cat around backing up unless it just wants to walk you off. Convincing them you aren't easy prey is a good idea with cats.
@YourAverageGoyl3 жыл бұрын
@@Jakesmydawg Who says it's not my ground? You? Where is my natural habitat, or yours for that matter? A Neiman Marcus store? No, we SHARE these areas with these animals.
@mosyed43522 жыл бұрын
See where is the fine line of standing your ground and not being so aggressive that it feels challenged. Also when they turn around and leave how do you escape the forest? Knowing they could just be taking another route or could persistently continue to stalk you
@flyswryan3 жыл бұрын
3:52 “hopefully, you’ll choose suicide over conflict, and leave the big cats alone...”
@NIGHTOWL-jf9zt3 жыл бұрын
One day after this video was published and broadcast, first mountain lion attack took place. Mountain lions didn't watch this video. Just came from a video of a man being stalked by one, and he had a hard time scaring it off, was in a gun free zone while trail marking.
@garyhughes244611 ай бұрын
I guess I'm one of the fortunate and rare once as I have seen a mountain lion in the wild it was by Angel fire New Mexico about 3 in the morning. A good friend and myself were going there on a snow skiing trip and the cat just wandered across the road in the bottom of the canyon. He slowed down and looked it us we slow down in the car we were in and watched him disappear. It was big and a magnificent looking animal. This was approximately fifteen years ago somewhere around 2008 or 2009.
@sockruhtease2 жыл бұрын
Not running away and exploring dominance is really the best method Like house cats, they want that chace. It's the adrenaline rush they get get from herbavores, like deer. Its about dominance. I am 5'1" but if I know what kind of loud music to play or what white flashes to bang, youll bet your bottom I know what I need to do to appear dominant. Not my first rodeo
@americanvet102 жыл бұрын
I don't take a hiking stick, I take a .45 cal with hollow points.
@psleep42553 жыл бұрын
Ty for this informative video. Most of it I knew growing up I mountain lion habitat, however I always enjoy learning new safety techniques. ❤️🙌
@lewismeza19893 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely going to take a machete with me when I go on a deep hike
@kevinbautsch3 жыл бұрын
I'm from the city. When I was out west I slept with an AK47.
@donsteppedinside67963 жыл бұрын
i’ll be bringing a nuclear bomb
@williamchiafos38893 жыл бұрын
Please no. Many other ways to deal
@zackdewey64743 жыл бұрын
Yeah that won't do it. Be loud big, either use a gun or get deadlier weapon like a gun or as a guy said a chainsaw
@AmericanMadeAdventures2 жыл бұрын
It will still eat you.
@emuka-art3 жыл бұрын
2:29 clearly the mountain has perfect knowledge of american english
@cw46083 жыл бұрын
No, but he will encounter you and you wont even know it.
@christine39414 жыл бұрын
Wow was this filmed in the 1990s? Early 2000s? Looks like an old video.
@Josh-le6lu3 жыл бұрын
Nah, probably a small town a few years behind in technology, mine is like that. A perpetual 2005 but with smartphones.
@rosien73343 жыл бұрын
They are so beautiful
@Cincinnatus18693 жыл бұрын
Not much you can do except hope it doesn't come after you. If it does you aren't going to outrun it.
@jugganautics58133 жыл бұрын
Of throw rocks or sticks as soon as it started stocking me. I saw a real video of a mountain lion following a guy and even charging at him and hissing from about 50 feet away and kept it up like 5minutesAs soon as he picked up one rock and threw it the mountain lion turned and ran. Animals are impressedjust by being able to pick things up elephants do it with their trunksgorullas do it just picking something up and being able to throw it scares a lot of animals
@erikmckoul24782 жыл бұрын
Those poor mountain lions being bullied by our hands.
@3pendont42 жыл бұрын
I think that was a female mountain lion in that video. it didn't wantvto eat the guy just wanted to get him to leave the area. she probably had kitten's near by.
@cd49792 жыл бұрын
If it is so rare, why do we have to take so many precautions against them?
@BookofYAH7773 жыл бұрын
2:44 what to do if you get attacked by mountain lion
@F605283 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@matt88633 жыл бұрын
1:11 Phew that's good...I'll carry a ball of tin foil with me, maybe it'll play and swat it around, while I fill my underwear.
@argoneonoble3 жыл бұрын
A puma is a mountain lion?
@brentfrank7012 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had one walk out right in front of me In Carmel CA. Had another walking behind my house in Bradley CA, saw his large paw prints in the sand.
@YourAverageGoyl3 жыл бұрын
I would pray while I intimidated the mountain lion: "No!!! Oh, God, no!!! Please God, make that thing go awayyyyy!!! Arrrgggghhhh-men!!!" Lol
@CrabbyOldLady2 ай бұрын
Yes, encounters are rare. So rare that I was in my 70s when I finally encountered one on a mountain trail in NV. He was just as intent on putting distance between us as I was. I backed away slowly. He went the other way. He would trot 20 feet, then stop and look back to check on me. Then he'd trot another 20 feet and repeat. When he was satisfied with the situation, he just kept trotting. He's probably posting on Cougar Central about his encounter too. BTW, I figured out later that the mountain lion was probably just coming down the trail for a drink. There is a creek bed at the foot of the mountain which is almost always dry. However, there had been a week of drizzling rain just before this, and the creek was bubbling along. I later saw tracks leading right up to the creek. He just wanted a nice big drink of cool refreshing water.
@uprebel51503 жыл бұрын
I have seen tracks including a “tail sweep” in four foot of snow in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Michigan DNR has finally recognized that they are in our state and have DNR evidence that they are from South Dakota. Yes, the Upper Midwest now has cougars.
@kronoscamron74122 жыл бұрын
if one sees a mountain lion ,one must get in the car.
@puremagic71313 жыл бұрын
Shit, just two fatal incidents. That's more than enough. I went for a hike once. I went around the bushes, and the next thing I know, I was facing one of these mountain lions. Man, I have to tell you. I almost shit myself; he didn't stop looking at me; I held a stick and kept walking back. All of a sudden, he started to roar. I was long gone by then. I'm glad he did not chase me. My advice is careful when hiking.
@cindyrissal36284 ай бұрын
What to do? Go "Here, kitty-kitty-kitty" & whip out a can of tuna...😅
@Croatz Жыл бұрын
We don't look strange to them, they know that we're a primate. We like to think these apex predators don't hunt humans but that's not how these animals think. You step into their habitat you're prey, maybe not their usual prey which helps but a cougar will not hesitate given the opportunity, nature demands it.
@Dr.VonBraun2 жыл бұрын
Why do these types of videos never tell you to carry a firearm? Kinda curious. I ALWAYS carry at a minimum a 9mm or my .45 for larger animals.
@jamiemezs9891 Жыл бұрын
Every time I go comping or hiking. I always see something interesting. ❤
@michaelhodges8312 Жыл бұрын
Having a sidearm like my 10mm Auto, 357 mag or 44 mag is great for last line of defense in case of Lion aggression.
@pauljones2857 Жыл бұрын
I lived in the southeast side of San Diego numerous sightings of cougars or mountain lions I was never bothered by them too much but at one time I was and shooting over its head and Scattered away, whenever I went out to my pool I always carried my pistol whenever I went out into my yard by the lemon trees I always carried my pistol I had two footed Critters and I had four footed Critters
@truthseekerKJV3 жыл бұрын
If you're a Honey Badger, you ask the cougar if it's looking for some serious injuries. If not, you better move on.
@TheRantingCabbie2 жыл бұрын
What to do if you encounter one? Throw it a cardboard box. cats love boxes.
@d3si3l3 жыл бұрын
Also where a mask with a face backwards.. big cats always stalk u from behind if they don’t know what sides is ur back it confuses them and they might not stalk u if they can’t tell what side is ur back.
@lagatha10372 жыл бұрын
That makes sense 👊
@thierryna6102 Жыл бұрын
the lion can be aggressive at first contact but he is adorable when you know him
@SmokyMountainBlessed Жыл бұрын
thanks for the tips
@AuntieMoMo053 жыл бұрын
Nice and informative video. Thank you.
@badgerrrlattin35 Жыл бұрын
I always get a fresh Cougar tag every January, just to be prepared.
@AC-gp7kf Жыл бұрын
I love this old school style education video 😂 reminded me of my childhood
@invectrum Жыл бұрын
The title makes it sound like it's going to introduce itself.
@arlenecamaratta6579 Жыл бұрын
Better idea, don't go where they are and you won't need to worry about fighting them. If it is not avoidable carry your fire arm.
@wileecoyote57493 жыл бұрын
"ONLY been 2 fatal attacks" Oh is that all?
@kamikeserpentail37783 жыл бұрын
In the state, compared to like 5 from a hydroelectric power plant fire, 90 from shootings, about 7,000 from covid, and well over 10,000 from automobile accidents. But overall, not counting just Colorado? I'm pretty sure you're more likely to be killed by a deer, or a vending machine (yeah I'm serious), if that puts things into perspective.
@trumptorianguard46173 жыл бұрын
Horse Shit
@kamikeserpentail37783 жыл бұрын
@@trumptorianguard4617 what is
@xisotopex2 жыл бұрын
north americas largest feline predator? is a jaguar not considered a feline predator? they are larger than mountain lions.
@map33842 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t go hiking without a Marlin 45-70 guide gun.
@marcopolo91463 жыл бұрын
Since when did “recreate” become an acceptable verb?
@jewcyk8268 Жыл бұрын
First time I ever saw a mountain lion, I went out to our outdoor atv garage and sat on my quad for a minute or two looking at my phone. Turned the key over and maybe 15ft to my right, I saw it's giant tube of a tail fly between two bushes and up the hill. I doubt it intended to attack me but DAMN, knowing it was just right there, watching me silently was unsettling to say the least.
@josh33263 жыл бұрын
As the cat comes running at me I think.... Should I be worried about mountain lions? I remember the video saying nope. Well, as I look from heaven I am saying...... DAMN VIDEO WAS WRONG.
@justjohnny052 жыл бұрын
scratch them behind their ears and under their chin, they like that..................catnip helps too
@MichalOlender Жыл бұрын
We have constant interactions in Southern California, some not very fun.
@ohwhataday7171 Жыл бұрын
Whiting Ranch a good example. Aliso Wood Canyon - I was riding alone on summer evening, not good idea, stopped adjusting my bike seat and heard that cat low growl, the hair on my back stood up and I knew what that was. I saw no one around so turned around and headed back towards parking lot walked my bike as I kept looking around knowing at this point if I got on my bike the cat would chase me down, I kept vigilant ready to use my bike for cover then I head two bikers heading my way. What a relief!! I don’t ride alone anymore.
@MichalOlender Жыл бұрын
@@ohwhataday7171 yup! Had a close encounter 2 years ago around 9pm walking down from Santiago Peak, maybe 20 ft away from me, charged it with my hands up, yelling, which luckily worked. That was the last time I listened to music through headphones while hiking 😆
@desiguy553 жыл бұрын
most importantly, cougars are very protective of their foods, never approach them when are feeding in the wild.
@greatestever76233 жыл бұрын
All wild cats are
@hawkeye29583 жыл бұрын
Probably ideal to never approach them, ever
@outbackeddie3 жыл бұрын
Wrong. You should take food from them if the food looks unhealthy. They will thank you later.
@spl32193 жыл бұрын
Isnt everyone protective of their food
@spaceskipster44123 жыл бұрын
Cougars often want a drink from you in a bar... 😉
@linaleahgarcia15163 жыл бұрын
Could you imagine how crazy this video would have been if a mountain lion jumped on her back right at 0:59.
@Daniel_Antonio_Arellano7822 жыл бұрын
"Two fatal attacks.." ahhhhhh!!! Talk to him. He understands english!!!
@linaleahgarcia15162 жыл бұрын
@@Daniel_Antonio_Arellano782 Talk about a 'random .. irrelevant' comment.
@wsearp3 жыл бұрын
A great tool to get away from a mountain lion is a simple flashlight.... It all depends on how fast you can run with it....
@OutdoorTonez11 ай бұрын
I encounter them in my ranch all the time on a daily basis I’m used to them. It’s normal for me
@yerment28342 жыл бұрын
i climbed a mountain and I saw them it scared the shit out of me
@shotgundrums3 жыл бұрын
Lastly, be armed.
@lisagunter72053 жыл бұрын
firstly, do not be fearful of that which you don't understand. fear is detected by the animal. it would not be practical foe eithre of you.
@uprebel51503 жыл бұрын
Armed and bear spray. If you are within 50 feet you better have both out and hope that it is not windy. Knife wouldn’t be a bad idea either.
@dr-wz4gf3 жыл бұрын
i get the thing about "only you only you" because somebody is out here with armor on their testicles
@furyofbongos2 жыл бұрын
@Oodie Bro Carry both. There has been several fatal brown bear attack where there has been an empty bear spray can near the corpse.
@user-sd4yw5iy7n2 ай бұрын
Yeahhh, great wild & beautiful Animal ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Greetings from Germany
@peytonmcgraw76172 жыл бұрын
OK smarty then why did a mountain lion come up to my front doorstep and take my duck