Raised In Nature

PUMA WEEK! According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, only four mountain lion attacks on humans in Texas were been reported since 1980, all occurring in remote areas of West Texas. In the 111 years from 1890 to 2001, there were 98 attacks across the U.S. and Canada, 17 of them fatal. In comparison, dogs annually inflict injuries requiring medical care on 200,000 people, and kill 18 to 20 of them. If you encounter a mountain lion, Texas Parks and Wildlife advises you to secure your children and pets close to you. Stay calm, talk softly, and slowly back away, keeping eye contact with the mountain lion. Make yourself appear larger through body language and clothing. If the lion is aggressive throw rocks or sticks, and speak firmly and loudly. Do not run or turn your back. Report all aggressive mountain lion behavior.

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