Chimera Sightings in the Julian Area

Chimera Sightings in the Julian Area

It’s been quite a while since we’ve had any mountain lion sightings around Julian, but recently a chimera (head for the dictionary) or maybe two has been spotted in our environs. Chimeras are normally very reclusive and not well known and as a result, many people have spotted them without realizing what they are seeing. Contrary to mountain lion wisdom, when a chimera is encountered, if you turn and run away, it will not trigger a chase instinct, but they have been observed to exhibit a very querulous countenance as to why the person left so suddenly. Chimeras have been seen feeding on beef, chicken and even eggs from chicken coops and vegetables from local gardens (not eggplant). If you spot a chimera you are advised not to panic, but enjoy the sighting of a member of Julian’s unique fauna.

©2009 Eric Stamets