The cougar (Puma concolor), also commonly known as the mountain lion, puma, panther, or catamount. source
The cougar (Puma concolor), also commonly known as the mountain lion, puma, panther, or catamount.
The cougar is a large felid of the subfamily Felinae native to the Americas. source
The cougar is a large felid of the subfamily Felinae native to the Americas.
the cougar is found in most American habitat types. source
the cougar is found in most American habitat types.
The cougar is properly considered both nocturnal and crepuscular, although there are daytime sightings. source
The cougar is properly considered both nocturnal and crepuscular, although there are daytime sightings.
The cougar is an ambush predator and pursues a wide variety of prey. source
The cougar is an ambush predator and pursues a wide variety of prey.
Primary The cougar's food sources are ungulates, particularly deer, but also livestock. It also hunts species as small as insects and rodents. source
Primary The cougar's food sources are ungulates, particularly deer, but also livestock. It also hunts species as small as insects and rodents.
Cougars are slender and agile members of the cat family. source
Cougars are slender and agile members of the cat family.
adults cougars stand about 60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 in) tall at the shoulders. source
adults cougars stand about 60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 in) tall at the shoulders.
Adult males Cougars are around 2.4 m (7.9 ft) long from nose to tail tip, source
Adult males Cougars are around 2.4 m (7.9 ft) long from nose to tail tip,
Females cougars average 2.05 m (6.7 ft), with overall ranges between 1.5 to 2.75 m (4.9 to 9.0 ft) nose to tail suggested for the species in general. source
Females cougars average 2.05 m (6.7 ft), with overall ranges between 1.5 to 2.75 m (4.9 to 9.0 ft) nose to tail suggested for the species in general.
Females cougars typically weigh between 29 and 64 kg (64 and 141 lb), averaging 42 kg (93 lb). source
Females cougars typically weigh between 29 and 64 kg (64 and 141 lb), averaging 42 kg (93 lb).
The largest cougar recorded cougar, shot in 1901, weighed 105.2 kg (232 lb); claims of 125.2 kg (276 lb) and 118 kg (260 lb) have been reported. source
The largest cougar recorded cougar, shot in 1901, weighed 105.2 kg (232 lb); claims of 125.2 kg (276 lb) and 118 kg (260 lb) have been reported.
A successful generalist predator, the cougar will eat any animal it can catch, from insects to large ungulates (over 500 kg). source
A successful generalist predator, the cougar will eat any animal it can catch, from insects to large ungulates (over 500 kg).
The cougar is an obligate carnivore, meaning it needs to feed exclusively on meat to survive. source
The cougar is an obligate carnivore, meaning it needs to feed exclusively on meat to survive.
Cougar's Life expectancy :10-12 years (in the wild). source
Cougar's Life expectancy :10-12 years (in the wild).
