It’s extremely rare for cougars (also called mountain lions) to attack humans — but it has happened. And now, after a ...

As an experienced hiker, Cortney knew not to run when she saw the big wild cat. Instead, she maintained eye contact with the cougar and held her ground. Fortunately, most mountain lions are just as ...

According to the official U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the first step to staying safe in cougar country is just being aware of your surroundings — being observant may prevent danger more than ...