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15 July 11
Photo by: sarit2006

Photo by: sarit2006

14 July 11
Photo by: asterix611

Photo by: asterix611

Posted: 8:51 PM
Photo by: G u i d o

Photo by: G u i d o

Posted: 5:51 PM
Two ferocious tigers were forced to walk away with their tails between their legs after being scared off by a protective mother bear. Two bear cubs and their mum escape unscathed despite the close encounter with the huge cats, which were eventually forced to run away. Wildlife photographer Aditya Singh captured the battle on camera during a visit to Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, India. Picture: ADITYA SINGH/CATERS NEWS

Two ferocious tigers were forced to walk away with their tails between their legs after being scared off by a protective mother bear. Two bear cubs and their mum escape unscathed despite the close encounter with the huge cats, which were eventually forced to run away. Wildlife photographer Aditya Singh captured the battle on camera during a visit to Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, India.

Picture: ADITYA SINGH/CATERS NEWS

10 July 11
Photo by: Phil’s Fotos

Photo by: Phil’s Fotos

7 July 11
Mountain lions generally exist wherever deer are found. They are solitary and elusive, and their nature is to avoid humans. Mountain lions prefer deer but, if allowed, they also eat pets and livestock. In extremely rare cases, even people have fallen prey to mountain lions. Mountain lions that threaten people are immediately killed. Those that prey on pets or livestock can be killed by a property owner after the required depredation permit is secured. Moving problem mountain lions is not an option. It causes deadly conflicts with other mountain lions already there. Or the relocated mountain lion returns. Living in Mountain Lion Country Don’t feed deer; it is illegal in California and it will attract mountain lions. Deer-proof your landscaping by avoiding plants that deer like to eat. For tips, request A Gardener’s Guide to Preventing Deer Damage from DFG offices. Trim brush to reduce hiding places for mountain lions. Don’t leave small children or pets outside unattended. Install motion-sensitive lighting around the house. Provide sturdy, covered shelters for sheep, goats, and other vulnerable animals. Don’t allow pets outside when mountain lions are most active—dawn, dusk, and at night. Bring pet food inside to avoid attracting raccoons, opossums and other potential mountain lion prey. Photo and words from: California Department of Fish and Game

Mountain lions generally exist wherever deer are found. They are solitary and elusive, and their nature is to avoid humans. Mountain lions prefer deer but, if allowed, they also eat pets and livestock. In extremely rare cases, even people have fallen prey to mountain lions.

Mountain lions that threaten people are immediately killed. Those that prey on pets or livestock can be killed by a property owner after the required depredation permit is secured. Moving problem mountain lions is not an option. It causes deadly conflicts with other mountain lions already there. Or the relocated mountain lion returns.

Living in Mountain Lion Country

  • Don’t feed deer; it is illegal in California and it will attract mountain lions.
  • Deer-proof your landscaping by avoiding plants that deer like to eat. For tips, request A Gardener’s Guide to Preventing Deer Damage from DFG offices.
  • Trim brush to reduce hiding places for mountain lions.
  • Don’t leave small children or pets outside unattended.
  • Install motion-sensitive lighting around the house.
  • Provide sturdy, covered shelters for sheep, goats, and other vulnerable animals.
  • Don’t allow pets outside when mountain lions are most active—dawn, dusk, and at night.
  • Bring pet food inside to avoid attracting raccoons, opossums and other potential mountain lion prey.

Photo and words from: California Department of Fish and Game

Posted: 6:42 PM
Photo by: jurvetson

Photo by: jurvetson

Posted: 5:31 PM
This female lion had been resting under some bushes when she suddenly got up and very low to the ground, started slowly slinking forward, her eyes cast off at the distance where two ostrich were grazing. Photo by: njwight

This female lion had been resting under some bushes when she suddenly got up and very low to the ground, started slowly slinking forward, her eyes cast off at the distance where two ostrich were grazing.

Photo by: njwight

Reblogged: njwight

5 July 11
Photo by: jurvetson

Photo by: jurvetson

Posted: 5:42 PM
Photo by: xyzpdqfoo

Photo by: xyzpdqfoo

Themed by Hunson. Originally by Josh