Ranger Minutes are short audiocasts or videocasts in which a park ranger shares interesting stories and information about Grand Canyon National Park.

Grand Canyon National Park Ranger Minute Mountain Lions by Park Ranger Lori Rome Running Time 03m:32s - March, 2007 - Produced by Park Ranger David Smith
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March 2007 - 3:26

Mountain lions (Puma concolor, also called cougars or pumas) inhabit the canyons and forests of Grand Canyon National Park and are the region's only remaining large predator. Surprisingly, very little is known about this secretive animal’s behavior, range, and habits.

In this Ranger Minute, Park Ranger Lori Rome shares some interesting facts.

Mountain Lion Kittens Tagged
On July 26, 2007, three five week old mountain lion kittens were captured and tagged within Grand Canyon National Park by park researchers. An attempt will be made in a year to recapture these kittens after they have grown large enough to wear a radio collar. These kittens will provide important information on dispersal and movements of mountain lions with origins inside of the park.

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If you encounter a mountain lion:

The Arizona Department of Game and Fish says:

• Do not approach the animal. Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. Give them a way to escape.
• Stay calm and speak loudly and firmly.
• Do not run from a mountain lion. Running may stimulate a mountain lion’s instinct to chase. Stand and face the animal. Make eye contact.
• Appear larger. Raise your arms. Open your jacket if you are wearing one. Throw stones, branches, or whatever you can reach without crouching or turning your back. Wave your arms slowly. The idea is to convince the lion that you are not easy prey and that you may be a danger to it.
• Maintain eye contact and slowly back away toward a building, vehicle, or busy area.
• Protect small children so they won’t panic and run.
• Fight back if attacked. Many potential victims have fought back successfully with rocks, sticks, caps, jackets, garden tools, their bare hands, and even mountain bikes. Since a mountain lion usually tries to bite the head or neck, try to remain standing and face the animal.
• Report all mountain lion attacks to 911.

For more information, visit the Arizona Game and Fish webpage:
Living With Mountain Lions

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Related Information

Mountain Lion Research in Grand Canyon National Park

Mountain Lion Kittens Tagged (2007)

Discovering Mountain Lion Kittens - Trip Report (2007)

Remembering Eric York, Biologist

Lions and Loss

Celebrate Wildlife Day at Grand Canyon National Park, Saturday, May 1, 2010.

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Ranger Minutes are short audiocasts or videocasts in which a park ranger shares interesting stories and information about Grand Canyon National Park. Learn more about the the nature, science, history and culture of the canyon with a park ranger as your guide.

While visiting Grand Canyon National Park, attend a free Ranger program or guided walk. Downlad the current schedule here.

iPod, and iPhone Owners... These podcasts are available for free download from the Inside Grand Canyon Channel on the iTunes Music Store.

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