Spectacular Camera Trap Photo of Mountain Lion Shows Downtown LA Behind
A photographer has captured a spectacular picture of a mountain lion in the Verdugo Hills with downtown Los Angeles sparking behind it.
Rare Footage of Mountain Lion Hunt in Michigan Captured on Trail Cam
A man couldn't believe his luck after he captured extremely rare footage of a cougar taking down a deer in Michigan.
Trail Camera Captures Cougar Stalking Coyote, Audio Reveals Grisly Fate
Trail camera footage captured a cougar stalking a coyote -- with the clip's audio revealing its brutal fate.
‘It’s a Cougar!’: Photographer Can’t Belive His Luck Capturing a Mountain Lion
A photographer out on a family hike came home with a set of rare photos after he spotted a cougar high up on a ridge.
Photographer Recalls Iconic Shot of Euthanized Hollywood Mountain Lion
National Geographic photographer Steve Winter is sharing thoughts about his remarkable photo of P-22, a Hollywood mountain lion that's been widely mourned since it was euthanized.
Camera Traps with AI Technology Recognize Mountain Lions’ Faces
Researchers have figured out a way to take headshots of Mountain Lions in the wild and then categorize an individual thanks to artificially intelligent (AI) facial recognition.
Wildlife Camera Captures Cougar Cubs and Their Mom Feeding on a Deer
A couple of weeks ago, one of the National Park Service's remote cameras struck gold. Installed to check up on some cubs the park hadn't seen since tagging them at 3 weeks old, the camera did one heck of a job and returned over 350 high-quality images of the two cubs and their momma feeding on a deer carcass over two days in Malibu Creek State Park.
Capturing the Perfect Mountain Lion Shot, a Picture 12 Months in the Making
At times, wildlife photographers have to show an incredible amount of patience to get the perfect shot. Wild animals (much like humans, actually) rarely do exactly what you want them to, and when they do, you and your camera have to be prepared.
But still, how long could you possibly have to wait? Hours? Days? Weeks maybe? For Nat Geo photographer Steve Winter -- who was chasing the perfect shot of a Mountain Lion with the lights of Los Angeles in the background -- that patience had to extend a full year.