Next time you’re out walking a trail, look down and you’ll see claw marks on practically every animal track. One of the easiest ways to tell the difference between a dog and a cat track is that dog track will almost always reveal claw marks. One of those non-fatal attacks happened a few miles from my house which created a bit of uneasiness for folks who hike our many trails. But although sightings have become more frequent, there have only been 15 attacks in the last thirty years resulting in only three deaths.
They are generally feared because of their reputation for swift, stealthy attacks on their prey. There is a big difference between cat tracks and dog tracks and here are some tips.Ĭougars (mountain lions) have been spotted all over California including city neighborhoods. An 11 year old student of ours identified it. After quite a scare, the photos of the tracks she posted turned out to be those of a very large dog. A few years back, we had somewhat of a concerning post on social media made by someone who claimed there was a mountain lion on a popular trail in the area.
