Mountain lions!

Got this from the campus po po today and found it useful. Guess the local mountain lions have been hunting deer near campus. Some of this is very useful.

Deer are a major food source for Mountain Lions. Last year, several
sightings of mountain lions occurred in the hills above the Berkeley
campus and carcasses of animals suspected to have been attacked by
mountain lions were also discovered.

To reduce the chances of encountering a Mountain Lion:
• Avoid hiking alone, especially between dusk and dawn, when lions
normally do their hunting. Make plenty of noise while you hike so as to
reduce the chances of surprising a lion.
• Always keep children in sight while hiking and within arm's reach in
areas that can conceal a lion. Mountain Lions seem to be drawn to
children.
• Hike with a good walking stick; this can be useful in warding off a lion.


To reduce the chances of an attack when encountering a Mountain Lion:

• Do not approach a lion, especially if it is feeding or with its young.
Most lions will avoid confrontation. Give them a way to escape.
• Stay calm and face the lion. Do not run because this may trigger the
lion's instinct to attack. Try to appear larger by raising your hands.
• Pick up small children so they don't panic and run. This will also make
you appear larger. Avoid bending over or crouching.
• If the lion acts aggressively, throw rocks, branches, or whatever can be
obtained without turning your back or bending over.
• Fight back if attacked. Since a mountain lion usually tries to bite the
head or neck, try to remain standing and face the attacking animal. People
have successfully fought back with rocks, sticks, or bare hands.


by mommabear

Mountain lions!

Got this from the campus po po today and found it useful. Guess the local mountain lions have been hunting deer near campus. Some of this is very useful.

Deer are a major food source for Mountain Lions. Last year, several
sightings of mountain lions occurred in the hills above the Berkeley
campus and carcasses of animals suspected to have been attacked by
mountain lions were also discovered.

To reduce the chances of encountering a Mountain Lion:
• Avoid hiking alone, especially between dusk and dawn, when lions
normally do their hunting. Make plenty of noise while you hike so as to
reduce the chances of surprising a lion.
• Always keep children in sight while hiking and within arm's reach in
areas that can conceal a lion. Mountain Lions seem to be drawn to
children.
• Hike with a good walking stick; this can be useful in warding off a lion.


To reduce the chances of an attack when encountering a Mountain Lion:

• Do not approach a lion, especially if it is feeding or with its young.
Most lions will avoid confrontation. Give them a way to escape.
• Stay calm and face the lion. Do not run because this may trigger the
lion's instinct to attack. Try to appear larger by raising your hands.
• Pick up small children so they don't panic and run. This will also make
you appear larger. Avoid bending over or crouching.
• If the lion acts aggressively, throw rocks, branches, or whatever can be
obtained without turning your back or bending over.
• Fight back if attacked. Since a mountain lion usually tries to bite the
head or neck, try to remain standing and face the attacking animal. People
have successfully fought back with rocks, sticks, or bare hands.


by mommabear

I voted!

Filled out my absentee ballot for Election 2012, which came in the mail today. Exercised my democratic rights, flexing that electoral muscle. I really like voting from home because it gives me time to really read the measures and think about those - the wording can be tricky on those - misleading. Anyhoo. I voted! It always feels good to participate in the process of choosing our government.