Recently in San Bernadino Co. California, one mountain biker was killed and another badly injured by an older lion. Large,dangerous animals periodically evoke questions, usually resulting in recommendations for stopping weapons worthy of a Stewart Granger movie. The aftermath was sadly predictable: a police officer shot another lion that turned out to be a very fat pet cat. Pepper spray, Rambo knives and one hiking staff/spear appeared on my local trails and cougars were spotted behind every wildflower. For all this, animal attacks are rare, as is common sense among people venturing where the sidewalk ends. Once again, If you are concerned learn about the animals. If you go in THEIR home keep your head on a swivel,eyes and ears open, go slow and don't step on the local skunk and her kittens- BTDT <img src="images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />