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Cougars, puma, mountain lion, catamount, and ghost cat - they go by many names. These silent stalkers of the night are rarely seen and move like ghosts through the habitats they range.   The National Park Service has been studying how mountain lions survive in an urbanized environment like the Santa Monica Mountains National Park. Remote cameras like this one, help scientists better understand the cougars movements, population, and behavior. Those in the vicinity of a ghost cat may feel a presence, a sense that they’re being watched. It’s entirely possible that even if you haven’t seen one of them, they’ve seen you.

It’s hard to believe that our house cats are distant relatives to ghost cats. In honor of National Cat Day, we wanted to share some cat facts, feline adventures, and ways to recreate responsibly with your fluffball. https://www.doi.gov/blog/wild-cats-adventure-felines  Photo by NPS. Photo description: A mountain lion in black and white caught on a trail camera.

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Children’s smile Photo and caption by Aleksandr Romanov Life behind polar circle Location: Tazovsky peninsula, Jamalonenetsky district, Russia

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Amazing Nature Moment Alert! 

A female black bear at Great Smoky Mountains National Park wasn’t impressed with her male suitor and spent an hour in a tree barking at him to leave.  

Getting to watch wildlife be wild is amazing! #TeamPublicLands members know how serious it is to give these creatures their space. Give em’ room, use a zoom. No zoom lens, no problem. You can still watch wildlife by staying a safe distance back, especially when viewing predator animals like bears. The safety of these animals, as well as your safety, depends on using good judgment. Photo by Robert Wagner (sharetheexperience.org). Photo description: Two bears in a tree growl and bark at each other with their mouths open.