Mountain Lion & Lynx jump Jay Leno's desk! Lynx Kitten

[@TheFailedmessiah]

Jay is actually a HUGE cat person. That's why he's not afraid. He loves these animals. People that aren't cat ppl are usually very afraid of big cats.

[@ZeroesOnes]

I was just thinking "my god he's good with the animals"

[@waltermoriarty5157]

i love the way jay cannot keep his hands off any animal, especially cats..

[@soaringvulture]

That mountain lion is an excellent cat to be afraid of.

[@pawwalker3492]

@@soaringvulture - we lived in Tucson AZ for 15 years, and I had four mountain lion encounters - two up close. Three times they ran off, and the fourth time the cat looked me up and down with a meh face, and then casually walked off into Bear Canyon. You're pretty safe if they're not out hunting. If they are you'd never know it till it was over.

[@stevehove2648]

People who want to stay alive, are usually very afraid of big cats. Technically though, a puma isn't a big cat.

[@CSmith6075]

He was asking questions, pertinent questions, wanting to know more about the animals. By far the best host I've ever seen.

[@debrapeasley2606]

Jay not only wanted to learn more about the animals, he wanted his audience to learn what makes each cat so special. And worthy of our protection.

[@leester9487]

This is great because you rarely see a cougar next to a person and realize how HUGE they are.

[@afghanistan1546]

@@tylerm7300 true

[@leester9487]

@Karen Dilday Yes I have seen that couple and their cats. Thanks!

[@josephle2381]

@@tylerm7300 Exactly, 1 glance at those legs and you know it’s game over. I’m sure it even isn’t the largest Puma too,

[@fr0z3n33]

My gawd they are huge

[@someotherdude]

I have seen (in videos) male mountain lions that are utterly scary, solid muscle, they almost don't look real.

[@MrSmokincodz]

that cougar was so beautiful it really brought a tear to my eye.

[@Thekingcmk]

Jay Leno is by far one of the best host when it comes to animals. Others kinda act like they don't want to do it or rather make jokes all the time. Jay on the other hand seems to enjoy it.

[@demonikfunk]

yep, him and conan. the best by far

[@chairmanmeow3693]

Johnny Carson was pretty good too

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

@@chairmanmeow3693 Johnny kind of tolerated it, but I think Leno really does like animals!

[@chairmanmeow3693]

@@MJLeger-yj1ww Leno does seem the most comfortable around animals. It shows that he's a cat lover

[@kailaashkrishnamurthy]

Conan too

[@Dravis1995]

It's amazing how he wasn't afraid of the mountain lion.

[@nordicnostalgia8106]

Why would he? It was friendly.

[@cajayson8301]

NordicNostalgia cougars are wild animals...they can be nice to jay one minute but maybe hear a noise which startles them, thus leading to a mauling

[@yodambomb4974]

@@cajayson8301 🤣🤣this guy ..; is probably trust the wildlife expert but I wouldn’t trust that Utah kid where he’s like “ it’s going down little kitty kat! “ and then talking to it like a dog when it ran full speed at him he’s like “ nooope ! “

[@cajayson8301]

@Jason Berryman fair point but they shouldn’t bring a mountain lion onto a talk show: 1. it’s out of its natural habitat 2. Safety concern for audience members 3. Wildlife is not here for our entertainment. See them at a zoo or read books to learn about them

[@cajayson8301]

@Jason Berryman you do make some good points and I definitely respect them. Thanks for the chat!

[@blueocean21042]

Wow I have been watching all the late night show hosts videos with wild animal guests and Jay Leno is by far the most comfortable and relaxed around big cats

[@randomvintagefilm273]

I LOVE Jay. When my husband and I were in our early twenties we passed him on his Motorcycle in the San Fernando valley. He had his helmet on but there was no mistaking that Habsburg jaw! He waved back at us 😁

[@gaillynch8328]

I like Jay leno now more than ever. Any guy who can appreciate animals like this is always cool in my book.

[@brandtmccall5184]

Beautiful Lynx kit and very majestic adult Mountain Lion, both amazing species.

[@Skillfulist1]

Wish there were more vids of Jay with the animals. By far the best talk show host when it came to animals.

[@patricklarry6645]

Leno was always the best late night host with animals. All the rest act so scared and avoid petting or holding them.

[@TheShellshell38]

I always enjoyed watching Jay Leno with the animals, unlike other hosts who act scared or stupid. He has patience and you can see he loves them.

[@peacelovetennis10]

I feel like Jay is the only talk show host that will actually touch and pet the bigger animals. All the other ones I've seen are so scared

[@patfitzgerald3342]

The only lateshow host who shows genuine compassion and asks interesting questions of any lateshow host who's ever had animals on their show. So sick of watching them tremble and hide in corners, and run away like big fake, self-indulged, "it's-all-about-me-not-the-animal" mentality .... that fake nonsense is laborious to watch. Be a genuine, compassionate person for once, and stop living atop your huge egos.

[@janebook294]

LENO IS A MAN ,PERIOD !!!!!

[@Gerlad970]

I havent seen really any of the animals with jay leno and he is the real deal. He doesnt jump back and look dumb. Al Roker was another rare host who loved animals when they were on his shows are segments. Thanks for uploading.

[@veramon5696]

I couldn't have phrased it better. This is refreshing. I am sick of the spectacle with alot of these hosts. Thinking its cute or funny to run away from the animals.

[@yesok2522]

@jetshockey5 Letterman was cool with the animals, definitely much better than Corden and the Jimmies. He seemed genuinely interested, the "problem" I guess was the fact that Jack Hanna is a comedian himself, so they naturally became a comedic duo with the animals just sort of being there. But their dynamic was funny and entertaining, and watching Hanna on Corden really made me miss those Letterman segments.

[@michaelangst6078]

it's because they think they have to keep making corny jokes to keep it interesting instead of only ever so often like Leno did....It's pathetic

[@Frank-om4fc]

Wildcats are the most graceful beautiful animals on the planet...

[@nekokuro1178]

The cub lynx is too adorable and the big tail of the cougar is too cool!!!!!

[@mmedefarge]

Cats are beautiful and amazing. Watching them, at any size, is always a treat. Grace and power, the parkour specialists of the animal kingdom.

[@mmedefarge]

Randriax Nah, monkeys just swing. Cats can leap straight up from sitting position several times their own height; they're graceful walking on terra firma or climbing, perching and leaping to/from trees, rocks etc. Cats are also lightening fast. Monkeys only look good swinging; they don't look graceful walking. Cats look good no matter what they do.

[@afghanistan1546]

@@mmedefarge hell yeah want to see a snow leopard go leaping from edge to edge of mountain full speed hunting a ram

[@moonstriker7350]

Breath of fresh air to see a host who does not pretend to be terrified even of a gerbil as the only attempt @ humor.

[@GetThePig]

Don't mind me just walking my Mountain Lion

[@andreamartins1595]

😂😂

[@Rlotpir1972]

Better than dogs.

[@cajayson8301]

LOL! And he’s capable of snapping my neck with one bite Just a lovely, gentle pet 🤣

[@HuyTran-sb2ql]

@@Rlotpir1972 haha yes, a million times better than walking any dog🤣🤣 so majestic.

[@manictiger]

Damn, Jay is fearless-- or insane, lol. I don't think I could bring myself to do a chopping massage on a mountain lion.

[@artv.9989]

well, it is raised by humans, so not as dangerous as a wild mountain lion i would assume

[@chairmanmeow3693]

It's just a big kitty cat

[@cajayson8301]

I sure wouldn’t. They are fearful of people so being THAT close to them is asking to be harmed

[@dancepiglover]

I wonder if it’s because he’s used to cats at home. Obviously this one is wild and much larger. But it’s like, if she brought out a wolf, you would feel like you want to pet it like a dog.

[@kailaashkrishnamurthy]

@@artv.9989 but still all it takes is just one bite mate, you never know, havin that in mind jay got some iron balls

[@PlanetBlake]

Beautiful cats, but as she said, they are STILL WILD ANIMALS. People should never forget it.

[@evanhalsey1844]

This is awesome.

[@1701spacecadet]

That lynx kitten is so cute!!!

[@eleanorrising56]

Jay...don't irritate the cat. The cat was not enjoying that chop chop to it's back at that moment.

[@colibriverde]

Yeah, and did you see him messing with the cat's food before he did the chop chop? Jay is just not a cat person!

[@lucylove4514]

Eleanor Rising I agree and especially while he`s eating.

[@AaronFolseMUA]

I love how it was SILENT when they brought out the mountain lion! lol crazy...

[@cajayson8301]

That’s a wise move in my view. Noise from a human often startles them

[@jayjay86443]

Back in the day, talk shows seemed a bit more sophisticated. Leno was basically the king of them. As a result, the audience acts accordingly. Of course, it also stems from common knowledge that Pumas are frightened by loud noises. For all we know, it could've chewed the front-row seats if anyone yelled. What also helped was Leno playing with it earlier, giving it some bond exercises.

[@cmendoza9255]

That cat jumped up on the desk so effortlessly with upper strength

[@musafawundu6718]

That puma is huge...

[@NytemareQueen]

I would LOVE to work with endangered animals like this :)

[@zaphr89]

Except neither of them are close to being endangered. In fact they are classified as "least concern" and the mountain lion should probably be made legal to hunt in California to stabilize the populations.

[@afghanistan1546]

@@zaphr89 wrong bxtch cougars in eastern USA IS extinct get the fxck out of here poacher

[@afghanistan1546]

@@hunterdolgener5634 good we dont need satan lovers like you hunting them

[@pawwalker3492]

@@zaphr89 - yeah, well, not anymore. :(

[@marieshabrown188]

Awww both cats just super adorable♥♥ 🐈

[@goombatroopa5110]

Jay and conan. The only two talk show hosts that aren’t scared shitless at every animal on their show.

[@Trund27]

Live how Jay Leno treats the animals! He was the best host with critters.

[@kanan360]

best host with animals,

[@clivemitchell4316]

The size of that boy, absolute athleticism and power.

[@R0b0Tra1n]

Hey, Jay. When I see you encountering a puma, I bet he's not just LION around!

[@Serai3]

Jay is so smooth around these animals. Jimmy Fallon would have pissed himself and fainted if a mountain lion had jumped on his desk.

[@julieschultz6363]

I love that Jay wasn't the least bit afraid of any of the animals on his shows. I love the steampunk gears.

[@XxMellowKittenxX]

I saw a mountain lion at my mamaws, we live in tennessee and they live around here. It had cubs :3

[@mncro1]

THANK YOU !!! GREAT FELINES and..... THE INCOMPARABLE JAY! (also a PRECIOUS "FELINE" of talk-shows)

[@niharvlog8283]

Wow jay is so confident with the mountain lion

[@dannisutcliff2813]

those paws though on the Lynx

[@ayb100]

Jay is fearless :)

[@kakap0788]

Cougars has to be my favorite kind of cat, such adorable creatures! :)

[@OTBASH]

"It's a small cat." lol Kiss my ass, there's nothing "small" about it.

[@kristenpearce2327]

Such beautiful animals. I love it when they bring animals on the show.

[@patchreefs]

Mountain Lion was beautiful!

[@R0b0Tra1n]

I bet Jay has a PURR-fect experience with big cats. And I hope he won't have a huge CAT-tastrophe! That's fine with ME-OW! 🐱

[@Kevbandi]

I would've left the audience as soon as that mountain lion came out

[@cajayson8301]

kevbandi ❶ as would I. They prefer distance from people

[@dellades]

The presenter and Jay Leno did a great job. That animal is not being abused. For those who think so take a look at the numbers of slaughtered cougars in the wild. Take a look at a wild cougar's chances of survival. Look at what happens when a cougar gets hold and can no longer hunt. It is a sometimes very slow and painful death. Also remember, we love what we see. If this program does anything, it shows the beauty of these animals. If that is what we are calling abuse then please, someone abuse me that way.

[@gaillynch8328]

Those traps are for the very people who set them. There is no need to hunt anymore. Humans are the most destructive creatures, and some may need to have a contraception implant. Just waiting for one for the guys. Now that would be a great service to this planet.

[@OffhandDelivery]

***** Just because someone "saved" that animal shouldn't mean the animal is obligated to go on a talk show, endure the stress of being surrounded by hundreds of loud people, and have the host karate chop it on the back...That cougar shouldn't owe anyone that kind of ridicule. If you want to educate people about wild and potentially dangerous animals such as a mountain lion you should demonstrate how to respect such a creature. You shouldn't teach people that you can or should karate chop a fucking wild panther in the name of comedy... They paraded this cougar around the studio like a joke. I think an animal like this, or any animal for that matter deserves to be shown much more respect than that. And I also don't feel that the handler was comfortable with the way Jay was treating it and they probably regretted it later, (that is if they weren't getting paid a large sum of money).

[@OffhandDelivery]

Everyone involved had good intentions I'm sure. I believe that animal was uncomfortable to a certain degree, how could one not be given the circumstances. Much more respect should be shown when dealing with animals.

[@bellona6356]

The argument that because they'll "die in the wild so let's exploit them", is so disingenuous and ignorant. Wild animals belong in the freaking wild. They need to hunt. They need to raise their offspring. It's instinctively ingrained in them. Everything dies in the end. What matters is the quality of life you have in the meantime. Parading an animal around on a leash, a WILD animal, in front of a crowd stressing it out is wrong. Very few organizations and obviously the general public actually understand the proper habitat and enrichment needed to care for an exotic animal. Let's stick you in a cage & feed you 3 meals a day, and only take you out to be gawked at. I'm sure you'd love it.

[@KG-yz7tr]

I agree with Della Jacot. No one's abusing or exploiting the animals. They're being shown on TV to educate people about them, not for some comedy skit. Jay Leno is cracking jokes here and there because that's simply what he does on his show. People need to be educated too, just look at all the idiots in these comments saying that the people in the studio are lucky the mountain lion didn't go wild and attack or kill everyone as if it would randomly go on some kind of killing spree. Yes, mountain lions are big and can be dangerous but people are uneducated and ridiculous which is why beautiful creatures like these are in danger. So, bellona6356 and OffhandDelivery, get your heads out of your asses.

[@PlanetBlake]

So much muscle. Powerful beast.

[@maddymud]

Um, no thanx -- that's a killing machine that you'll never convince me the switch is entirely off

[@HelixGuile4444]

Well go be a fearful baby elsewhere.

[@nesttea2239]

Humans are also killing machines

[@leesin1077]

Look that cougar is wearing a blue shirt ^-^

[@bigplanner]

Lol

[@collectorofcats294]

Beautiful cats!!!

[@Ale-tv8tv]

Beautiful ❤️💜❤️💜

[@mosab643]

that puma was huge. Idk they got so big!

[@falcoperegrinus2292]

Man, they get over 200lbs in some areas.

[@PlanetBlake]

No Username, Move Along: The cougar that killed a full grown male cyclist in Washington state earlier year, was only a 3 - 4 year old 100 pound male who was slightly emaciated, so you can just imagine what a fully healthy 200 adult male cougar would be able to do. But yeah, the average weights usually go from about 140 - 180 lbs ( on the heavier end )

[@afghanistan1546]

@@PlanetBlake Cougars dont really attack people cougar attacked him becasue it feel threatened

[@PlanetBlake]

@@afghanistan1546 : But the Cougar attack that I spoke of had nothing to do with the Cougar feeling "threatened" though. It was emaciated and hungry, and it stalked and attacked two full grow male humans that were together. One man got away, and the man was killed. Humans aren't typical prey for Cougars, and so in most cases there won't be an issue. However, they have, and they do, attack humans on occasion - either for food, or for protection of their young, or yeah... sometimes out of fear if they are surprised and threatened by a human. Regardless, running across a Cougar in the wild is not an experience to be taken for granted, or to be taken lightly. What seems harmless could turn serious in a heart-beat.

[@theHardyMonster1984]

You can tell that these folks really don't respect the power of that mountain lion. Forget a chicken bone. Full grown cougars like that can break a 200 pound stag's neck in one bite. What the hell do you think it would do to a human?

[@common101sense]

I think a chicken bone was easier to find.

[@Epsilonsama]

Pretty much. Having a Puma as a pet is insanity. While I agree is up to the individual if they want to decide if they want that as a pet. They should also be liable if something happens because of it.

[@johndohio]

@ Benno : You're talking about intelligence, but physical strength one on one we are no match. It's like saying you are far superior than a 6 foot 5 pro martial artist because you have an automatic rifle in your hand and a Ford truck to run him over. It's only your weapons that allow you to have the advantage . Take that away and leave you with only a pair of shorts on then well.... you're fucked buddy

[@afghanistan1546]

@@marcomajohr5214 we should make dogs go extinct

[@davidandrew6347]

@@marcomajohr5214 are you missing the point or what.

[@RGB06084]

Trolling bars and picking up younger men LOL Jay!

[@Dr_Monitor]

Aww, the mountain lion is cute too!

[@JeanClodVanShot]

Shit he got balls of steel

[@rememberingjazziedog1112]

nice to see a host truly interested in the animals and not so damn scared that you think way did they even have the animals on the show l personally would love to see these animals up close like this

[@Artty-fl8ul]

Beautiful!

[@bananian]

so crazy to bring a big cat to a room full of people. That trainer could barely restrain it.

[@afghanistan1546]

Sounds like a pitbull yet the pitbull probably would have went after the whole audience

[@kingkobrazx]

@Frank Cougars are more special them pitbulls

[@kevingibson2519]

The only late night host who wasn't a complete wuss around animals. Kimmel is afraid of freaking baby goats. lol

[@jonp6434]

This was the time Jay bought a jaguar for his garage.

[@LaserRanger15]

That lady's kid went to my daughter kindergarten. She used to bring animals to the school sometimes for show and tell

[@juanitasherrer1990]

Aaah lynx is so cute and mountain lion is cute too

[@stacythomas1587]

This would be my dream vocation.

[@MrMatthewpanda]

I grew up in the Lake Arrowhead CA mountains and they're known as mountain lions. When I was younger I would wake up early and these big ass cats would cross my house all the time. You don't see them as often anymore though.

[@litpath3633]

Seen one in Texas at my grandpa's house when I was pretty young at the time exploring the woods. Good thing I had a pack of dogs with me or I probably wouldn't be replying right now. The dogs just bolted off and few seconds later I saw them chasing a giant orange cat bigger than they were. The dogs were not small dogs either. Crazy day. Had to be about 10 years old at the time. I would have made an excellent puma snack. lol

[@jaxnean2663]

Jimmy, Conan, Steve and David are usually horrified when there are animals on stage, Jay clearly isn't so!

[@dinosaurstudios9686]

Mountain lions are the best big cats in the world

[@honkytonk4465]

They are small cats closely related to house cats ans lynx

[@ArthurAlfred1]

Jay Leno and Conan are the coolest host. They don't mind touching, holding or petting all these dangerous animals. The other hosts are all babies because they back away and usually don't want to go near them.

[@gozdavid9671]

He is really brave

[@miklomartinez8188]

He doesn't need to be brave, these animals are tame.

[@cajayson8301]

Miklo Martinez unless they’re startled or see a deer

[@samimotag]

great video clip!!!

[@DariyonLandellHycheKrattTCl]

I am More Of a Cat Person, I love Cats with Long Tails, I like the Lynx Kitten I love Naming Animals.

[@noglenogle]

You must be OCD, like me, you couldn't leave the volume alone. :) thanks for sharing video!

[@ironlamb]

The Cougars tail is amazing!

[@darciemichna7231]

Jay leno is wonderful w the animals he actually interacts w him 🐈🐉💞🤗

[@roywhiteo5]

ran across one of these on my mountain bike once. it got spooked and bounded up a steep hillside faster than i could believe

[@wildfotografie.wimmer7425]

I love the Puma !

[@Henrika16]

I love how she goes on about the knowledge and experience need to work with these cats, yet she turns her back on him multiple times (a big 'never ever' with big cats) lets the leash tangle around, and generally lacks any kind of control/guidance over the cougar.

[@ich1516]

Adult cats mustn't drink normal milk, because the milk sugar (lactose) can lead to indigestion. Kittens can drink normal milk because they produce the enzyme lactase and can digest milk sugar that way. There are also special milk for cats without lactose.

[@beachsurflove]

what awesome quality too woah

[@jonsonator3576]

What the hell are they doing here? They should be in the mountains!

[@cajayson8301]

Exactly. I’m shocked the network allowed this due to the sheer safety hazards presented Keep big cats where they belong, ie the wild

[@scrbchrm0]

they're probably rescues

[@humanll8965]

We miss you Jay, don't leave us.....

[@Hezbollah-mj1ek]

I've always wanted a lynx ever since I was a kid ,I swear if I get a lynx ,I will quit smoking and I will just dedicate my life to that lynx.

[@ashleysama3519]

Jay Leno, is a Canadian, with so much nature in Canada it is very natural for him to be curious and non-afraid of these animals.

[@siennalace8815]

Where did you get that? He's American/US. And there is just as much wildlife in US as in Canada. Maybe more counting wildlife we have in Florida.

[@KFrost-fx7dt]

I have seen mountain lions in the wild, and I would never put my hand hear one's head while it was eating like that. Yes, they are fast. This is one of the few animals in North America that is so fast and stealthy that it could be on you and cracking your skull open before you even heard a sound. Thankfully they don't attack people...more than about seven times a year.

[@DopamineDecor]

I think I'm going to start wearing a helmet to go the the mailbox. 😱

[@337camo]

i would not be messing around with a mountain lion! you're brave, leno!

[@franmellor9843]

What beautiful felines

[@luisguillermobernal4200]

PRICELESS VIDEO.

[@andyreasoner5289]

The puma has very powerful muscles of hind legs! The bobcat cub, in the very first moment I watched him has face very similar to that of young lion, is it only my impression?

[@Super1NYC]

There is indeed a similarity. Members of the cat family are supremely beautiful, ultra fast, agile, intelligent, stealthy, powerful and deadly. This has been the case since prehistoric times. Some scientists believe that Smilodon and other types of "sabre toothed tigers" even hunted human ancestors. Recent experiments in Japan suggest that house cats are as smart as dogs.

[@sandrabaker5930]

That was not a bobcat. It was a lynx.

[@eliezergustavozunigavera1743]

lion of americas

[@evillink1]

It's all fun and games till a prime time comedian loses his arm petting a cat...

[@afghanistan1546]

That cat is adorable btw stop being a pxssy paranoid loser. Why are you scared of Cougars? They wont attack unless you turn your back or they feel threatened

[@cajayson8301]

White Guy 45 cougars can attack anytime. They’re wild animals for a reason. Several people have been stalked by a mountain lion (very unusual move) or attacked cause they were sick It’s not just about running, feeling threatened or turning your back

[@cavhoki]

gorgeous cats

[@chadfurlong2919]

I've been on a "Late Night Talk Show Animal Guy Guest" binge tonight and so far it seems to me these two handled these animals pretty carelessly. At least with the cougar she seemed a bit too trusting. Crazier things have happened than a wild animal turning on someone it just met who is being loud and carefree. Albeit I suppose he met it before, but still...

[@OffhandDelivery]

That cougar did not look like it was enjoying Jay's back massage bullshit...

[@chadfurlong2919]

OffhandDelivery Exactly. Because it's a friggen COUGAR. Jay you were playing with fire. Or, rather, you were playing with a friggen COUGAR.

[@Oldrbutnowisr]

in case you missed what Jay said he had met and interacted with the puma earlier before the show and rather than be like most hosts who act fearful to get laughs he actually touched the animal - - I rather see a host do that and show that he likes animals than feed into the fear factor because fear is what will get you in trouble with them quickly as they can sense it.

[@press1500]

wow, that's a big cat to be playing with

[@litpath3633]

Yeah I was about to say, that lion was about to crunch Leno's bones for real with the massage 'joke.' That squatting down means stop touching me in cat body lang. A slightly more aggressive one probably would have attacked at that point instead of jumping off the table. That's why the lady said 'that's enough of that.' She saw the agitation too.

[@ChrisMarasP]

ADORABLE

[@wheelmanstan]

I love how comfortable Jay is around them. Usually hosts are terrified or just act terrified to get some stupid reaction from the audience but Jay showed respect and these animals were portrayed in a better light. Jeez you guys don't you know what a damn lynx is? A lynx is not a mountain lion lol. It's just a larger bobcat with pointier ears, a beard, and larger paws. A cougar looks more like a leopard with a different paint job.

[@lilysetterfield6426]

I love the lynx !!

[@colleenburke7323]

Short tail, long legs, big feet... so ADORABLE