This Is Also Cougar Country
Cougars are not often seen because they are solitary,
elusive and active mainly at night.
They may be more active in areas that have habituated deer,
like towns and campgrounds.
Avoid meeting a cougar by traveling in groups and making
lots of noise.
Keep children close to you. Free roaming pets may attract
and be attacked by cougars.
If you encounter a cougar:
- Immediately pick up small children.
- Face the animal, and retreat slowly - do NOT run or
play dead.
- Try to appear bigger by holding your arms or an object
above your head.
- Actions such as shouting, waving a stick and throwing
rocks may deter an attack. Be aggressive.
Parks Canada
http://www.worldweb.com/ParksCanada-Banff/
http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/cws-scf/hww-fap/cougar/cougar.html
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