Juvenille Mountain lions

One in a series of seven photos. Title: What do we do now? The National Elk Refuge Outdoor Recreation Planner witnessed a spectacular standoff between two juvenile mountain lions and five coyotes. The coyotes let the cats know they weren’t welcome in the area. The mountain lions sought safety on a buck and rail fence for over an hour while the coyotes lurked in the background. This photo series has gone viral! Join the discussion on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=595246397154972&set=a... Update: For those of you concerned about the welfare of the lions, check out our follow-up post that indicated that the cubs were spotted, alive and well, with their mother the following day: on.fb.me/1vlwQgM.