Cougar - Wikipedia The cougar (Puma concolor) ( ˈkuːɡər , KOO-gər), also called puma, mountain lion, catamount and panther is a large small cat native to the Americas It inhabits North, Central and South America, making it the most widely distributed wild, terrestrial mammal in the Western Hemisphere, and one of the most widespread in the world
Cougar - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio The cougar (Puma concolor) is a large cat native to the Americas It is the most widespread of any large wild terrestrial mammal in the Western Hemisphere Due to its wide range, the cougar has many names, including puma , Mountain lion , catamount , and panther
The Cougar Technically Isnt a Big Cat - HowStuffWorks The cougar, also known as Puma concolor, is one of the most adaptable and widespread cat species in the Americas You can find this elusive predator, commonly referred to as a mountain lion or puma, across a vast range that extends from the southern tip of South America to the wilds of Canada
Cougar Facts | Puma | Mountain Lion | Panther - Animal Fact Guide The cougar, which is also commonly referred to as a puma, mountain lion, or panther, is the second largest cat in North America (with the largest being the jaguar) Cougars measure about 1 5-2 4 m (5-8 ft ) long
Cougar Facts: Habitat, Behavior Conservation | SEEtheWILD Cougars, also known as mountain lions, pumas, or panthers, are large, solitary, and carnivorous cats of the Americas They are almost cosmopolitan in distribution, found in forests, mountains, deserts, and even grasslands
Cougar - National Geographic Cougars are the world’s fourth largest wildcat after lions, tigers, and jaguars They are stocky with large hind legs and a long tail—about a third of their length—which provides
Cougar: Key Facts - Forest Wildlife Cougars are the second largest cat in the Americas, behind only the jaguar They vary widely in size depending on where they live and whether they’re male or female Cougars can range in length from 5 to 9 feet long and from 60 and 200 pounds Cougars who live in tropical regions are generally smaller than those who live closer to the poles
Cougar Animal Facts - Felis Concolor - A-Z Animals As North America’s second largest cat, the cougar is an intimidating animal to run into The cougar is unable to roar because it doesn’t have the needed larynx to do so Instead, the big cat purrs, growls, hisses, and screams as well as whistles and chirps Cougars are also called pumas, panthers, and mountain lions
Cougar (Puma Concolor) - Lifestyle, Diet, and More - Wildlife Explained Cougars are the fourth-largest cat species in the world, only behind the tiger, lion, and jaguar Cougars are spread across the American continent, but they are the biggest wild cats in North America They can be found from the Canadian province of Yukon through the United States and south of Argentina
About Cougars - Cougar Conservancy Cougars are the largest felid in California weighing between 70 and 150 lbs, while bobcats are only 12 to 25 lbs on average, and domestic cats are even shorter and smaller than bobcats Bobcat ears are pointy with a tuft of hair on the top, and are black with a noticeable white spot on the back