There has been an uptick of people capturing images and having unexpected in person close encounters with mountain lions.

Yellowstone is arguably the crown jewel of our National Parks here in the US where visitors can see dramatic landscapes and ...

Residents at a Murray apartment complex received quite a surprise from an early morning visitor strolling nearby Wednesday.

With all that said, Kellum emphasizes it’s still “incredibly rare” to encounter a mountain lion. “You’re more likely to be struck by lightning than by a mountain lion,” she said.

According to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, mountain lions are thriving once again in the state, and one woman had an ...

Keep children close. Carry a deterrent device, such as capsicum spray. Anyone who does encounter the mountain lion might want to try the following strategies to get away safely: Slowly back away.

Officials said there are some things you can do to prevent a mountain lion encounter from becoming an attack. Stay calm and back away slowly. Face the lion and stand up straight. Don’t approach ...

Mountain lion attacks are exceedingly rare, and the last fatal encounter in the state occurred in 2004, according to CDFW records. Since 1890, there have been fewer than 50 verified attacks on ...

If a person encounters a mountain lion, officials offered additional safety tips. • Stay calm and do not run. • Try to appear larger by raising arms and speaking firmly. • Slowly back away ...

A resident shot and killed a mountain lion (not the one pictured) as it attacked their neighbor’s dog in a California neighborhood, officials said. California Department of Fish and Wildlife A ...