"A capable stalk-and-ambush predator, the cougar pursues a wide variety of prey. Primary food sources include ungulates such as deer, elk, and bighorn sheep, as well as domestic cattle, horses, and sheep, particularly in the northern part of its range, but it also hunts species as small as insects and rodents. Moreover, it prefers habitats with dense underbrush and rocky areas for stalking, but it can live in open areas. The cougar is territorial and persists at low population densities. Individual territory sizes depend on terrain, vegetation, and abundance of prey. While it is a large predator, it is not always the dominant species in its range, as when it competes for prey with other predators such as the jaguar, gray wolf, American Black Bear, and the grizzly bear. It is a reclusive cat and usually avoids people. Attacks on humans remain rare, despite a recent increase in frequency."
The park employees encourage all visitors to avoid the area marked on the new brochoures to avoid possible personal injury, animal attacks, and general complications while enjoying their stay at the park.
Known only to those who live on the sept, and visit often, the Cougar responsible is really the Bastet Dakota. The Sept's leaders are still holding fast to the rumors of a wild cat, to help keep the bawn private and safe.
