Just saw an article w/picture of a Dad who threw his kid’s backpack at a mountain lion to keep it from attacking the kid. Mountain lion dragged his ‘prey’ up a tree.
We keep plowing down their territory - what do stupid humans expect? Did you see the video of a house cat fighting off 3 cougars? Man - that is one kitty I don’t want to piss off. Owner rescued him/her - after hearing the noise.