Woman Stumbles Upon Majestic Animal In The Mountains While Hiking
Denise Peterson was hiking through the Utah backcountry when she discovered something that took her breath away.
A gorgeous young mountain lion was sunbathing on a rock across a ravine, staring out over the vast area.
“She was sitting out in the open on the hillside looking down into the valley,” Peterson told The Dodo.
"It's very unusual to witness them in the wild," Peterson commented about the event on Facebook. "I treasure every opportunity to see one of them."
While this is the tenth mountain lion Peterson has seen in the wild, the experience was just as beautiful — especially given how much time she had to observe her. “I was absolutely elated,” Peterson said. “Most sightings are quite brief, so it was nice to have some time with her.”
“There are a lot of misconceptions about [mountain lions], and it is often thought that they are aggressive,” Peterson said. “Mountain lions, however, are very conflict averse and will typically run when they feel threatened.”
“Watching her inspired me to share the experience with others, as so few people will ever get to see one in the wild,” Peterson said. “It was a good opportunity to share a positive experience with a wild cat that is typically so misunderstood.”
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A gorgeous young mountain lion was sunbathing on a rock across a ravine, staring out over the vast area.
“She was sitting out in the open on the hillside looking down into the valley,” Peterson told The Dodo.
Source: Denise M. Peterson
"It's very unusual to witness them in the wild," Peterson commented about the event on Facebook. "I treasure every opportunity to see one of them."
Source: Denise M. Peterson
While this is the tenth mountain lion Peterson has seen in the wild, the experience was just as beautiful — especially given how much time she had to observe her. “I was absolutely elated,” Peterson said. “Most sightings are quite brief, so it was nice to have some time with her.”
Source: Denise M. Peterson
“There are a lot of misconceptions about [mountain lions], and it is often thought that they are aggressive,” Peterson said. “Mountain lions, however, are very conflict averse and will typically run when they feel threatened.”
Source: Denise M. Peterson
“Watching her inspired me to share the experience with others, as so few people will ever get to see one in the wild,” Peterson said. “It was a good opportunity to share a positive experience with a wild cat that is typically so misunderstood.”
Source: National Park Service
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