The Shingle Springs resident was reviewing their surveillance camera trained on their doggy door when they noticed the visitor.

However, it's important to be mindful any time you are hiking or recreating in mountain lion country. In the unlikely event that you do encounter one, back up slowly and make yourself appear big.

The resilient mountain lion goes by many names: puma ... because of roads and development fragmenting their California habitat. To save these iconic big cats, state and local agencies need to improve ...

It was like a big cat. I've never seen that before." Moises Rodriguez told ABC7 he went out to take the trash around 7 a.m. when he came face to face with the mountain lion. "I couldn't believe it ...

A mountain lion led authorities on a chase ... who lives in the gated Rancho Tomás Citihomes development where the lion ended up, described the big cat's unexpected presence.