Don't mess with a cougar. LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tSm_LWX4Io&feature=related

I've noticed over the years that a mother ANYTHING defending her baby/babies is better left alone.

The bear didn't put up much of a fight, if it had, I suspect that the outcome might have been different. What I really want to know is where the camera operator was standing!!!

"What I really want to know is where the camera operator was standing!!!"

It was a tad grainy, so I would say he was using a long lens for that. MomCat wasn't in a good mood, and if the cameraman was closer (or upwind), she probably would have beaten the snot out of HIM, too.

Sue

I agree. He seemed timid. Although I'd bet that bite to the face kinda changed his mind about how easy it was going to be.

Here's some redemption for bears: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg5eOuIlZRQ&NR=1

"...some redemption for bears..."

Not much. Again, not much aggression on the part of the bear. I kept waiting for a swipe of the paws, etc...

"Again, not much aggression on the part of the bear."

That's a cub fighting the wolves. He must have lost his mom and was really hungry to take on a pack of wolves. I guess in the end they didn't think he was all that much of a threat. Had it been cubby's dad, it would have been a different story.

Sue

Bears have weapons - teeth, claws, and strength. If you don't think those are good enough weapons, then by all means, go pick a fight with a bear.

A cougar has somewhat the same weapons, but I guess the strength of a bear is much greater. But.. the cougar probably moves faster.

Pound for pound I think the Cougar has a distinct strength advantage, and his tools are more refined and efficient for inflicting damage as he is a specialized predator. I would not bet on the average sized black bear to beat the average sized cougar in a fight where the motivations are equal. Of course, if I had to voluntarily join the fray, it would not be without my Super Redhawk and those 300 grain jacketed flat top compressed loads.