Mountain lions — also known as cougars, pumas or panthers — are confirmed to have established wild populations in 16 U. S.

Many of America's national parks are home to animals you don't want to cross paths with while visiting them. That includes Big Bend National Park in ...

A mountain lion attacked a child Sunday on a trail in Olympic National Park. Park rangers located and "dispatched" of the animal the following morning. The four-year-old child was being treated Monday ...

Trinity County authorities confirmed euthanasia of mountain lion after camp attack. Counselor injured in June 14 incident suffered only minor wounds, sheriff reported. Officials urge caution during ...

A girl was attacked by a mountain lion (not the one pictured) outside her Malibu home, deputies said. Photo from National Park Service An 11-year-old girl feeding chickens outside her Southern ...