Mountain Lion (cougar, puma, panther) Felis concolor, walking along waters edge. Controlled situation on a private ranch outside of Yosemite, CA. USA [Getty Images]

Mountain Lion (cougar, puma, panther) Felis concolor, walking along waters edge. Controlled situation on a private ranch outside of Yosemite, CA. USA

Photolibrary Bruce Lichtenberger