COUGARS

I love being out in nature, especially seeing wildlife in its natural habitat.

How beautiful, I think as I look at the cougar standing at the bend in the trail just ahead. It is peaceful, seems to be watching me. Then I notice the second lion moving in slow motion through the tall grass to my left.

I am being hunted. A bolt of terror flashes through me.

Next to me is a tree with low branches.

Climbable, I judge quickly. But can’t lions climb trees?

Still, it is my only chance.

I go for it.