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Mountain Lion Safety
05 Jan 2017 15:04 #1
by JeffcoOpenSpace
Catamount, Cougar, Puma, or Mountain Lion – no matter what you call them, they are beautiful and interesting large mammals that we share our parks with. Mountain Lions are solitary predators that primarily prey on deer and elk, though they may also hunt coyotes, raccoons, and porcupines. After making a kill, these predators may drag their meal up to 1000ft and hide it among bushes and leaves so that they can come back and feed on it later.
While attacks on humans and pets are rare, it is important to remain vigilant when recreating in Mountain Lion habitat. The best way to mitigate risk is to be aware of your surroundings by only going out in daylight and avoiding using earbuds and loud music. You can also add fake eyes to the back of your hat or jacket, which may discourage a predator from pursuing you. If you do encounter a lion, stop and make yourself look big, then shout loudly. In the event of an attack, fight back in any way you can with hands, bike, walking stick, or anything else you can use. Protect your pets by keeping them on leash at all times, and report observations to Jeffco Open Space staff.
Our mission is to PRESERVE open space & parkland, PROTECT park & natural resources, and PROVIDE healthy nature-based activities.
jeffco.us/open-space
Find us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @JeffcoOpenSpace
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Mountain Lion Safety was created by JeffcoOpenSpace
Catamount, Cougar, Puma, or Mountain Lion – no matter what you call them, they are beautiful and interesting large mammals that we share our parks with. Mountain Lions are solitary predators that primarily prey on deer and elk, though they may also hunt coyotes, raccoons, and porcupines. After making a kill, these predators may drag their meal up to 1000ft and hide it among bushes and leaves so that they can come back and feed on it later.
While attacks on humans and pets are rare, it is important to remain vigilant when recreating in Mountain Lion habitat. The best way to mitigate risk is to be aware of your surroundings by only going out in daylight and avoiding using earbuds and loud music. You can also add fake eyes to the back of your hat or jacket, which may discourage a predator from pursuing you. If you do encounter a lion, stop and make yourself look big, then shout loudly. In the event of an attack, fight back in any way you can with hands, bike, walking stick, or anything else you can use. Protect your pets by keeping them on leash at all times, and report observations to Jeffco Open Space staff.
Our mission is to PRESERVE open space & parkland, PROTECT park & natural resources, and PROVIDE healthy nature-based activities.
jeffco.us/open-space
Find us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @JeffcoOpenSpace
www.pinterest.com/lookoutmtnc/jefferson-...co-open-space-parks/
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