Mountain Lion Attacks on People in the U.S. and Canada
by my coauthor Thomas Jay Chester
This informative but not alarmist site about mountain lion attacks
in the United States and Canada is what inspired me to make my
contributions. It presents attack lists which emphasize California
encounters, since this was his original area of study. Tom also
presents cougar data and statistics and everything you always wanted
to know about hiking in California and the Grand Canyon. If you dig
deep for clues, you may also find a chocolate rating system here plus
links to a mad squirrel encounters group, traffic cone evolution studies,
and much more - trust me!
Eastern Puma Research Network
by Renowned Eastern Researcher, John A. Lutz
For over 40 years, John has been keeping records of Eastern
Puma sightings, and his diligent research was recently featured
on The History Channel. If you have a sighting or any puma
evidence, John will record it, often investigating himself
by conducting actual field operations or with the help of his
many expert contacts which include naturalists, biologists,
university professors, doctors, veterinarians, and law
enforcement personnel. The site provides forms for reporting
puma information with the data needed for verification. In
addition, a 24 hour Hotline is available, and a free forum is
easily accessible. Evidence submitted is treated very
discretely, if requested. Substantiated information is
presented accurately, following up with officials, even if
they are reluctant to verify strictly gathered material.
Seminars and classes are offered regarding specific topics
such as tracking. This site is concerned with protecting
cougars.
Trackincats.com :
Records and Discussions About Predatory Cats
by New York State Researcher, Roxanne
Though one of the few sites collecting Eastern and especially New York
sightings and incidents, broader reports are made here as well
regarding all U.S. and Canadian cougar accounts. Other wildlife
is frequently discussed at a nicely interactive and free forum.
If you have a recent incident or sighting of interest, this is
a great place to get it recorded and/or discussed. This site is
concerned with human safety.
If You Encounter a Mountain Lion
safety tips by Lynn M. Johnson
Emphasizing safety of children when mountain lions may be encountered,
her nicely compiled, complete, and concise safety tips include distance
from the lion, behavior of the lion, general points to keep in mind, and
campsite safety.
Animal Attack Files-News Reports from Around the World
hosted and organized by Igor Eximel
Largest online collection of animal attack reports I know of.
Documented accounts of everything from cow to cougar attacks.
If you want to find such, it is probably here...
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