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Cougar, Puma,
or Mountain Lion
Felis concolor
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| Range: |
Presently from
the Rocky Mountains west in the U.S. and Canada and south throughout Central and South
America.
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| Habitat: |
Adaptable to
various climates due to its broad range; north woods, mountains, tropical rainforest, and
the pampas in South America.
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| Diet: |
Favorite is deer.
At the zoo: fish and feline diet.
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Fun Facts:
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- Due to its wide range, it has many different
common names depending on what area you are in!
- Cougars are excellent jumpers and can leap
18-20 feet high from a near standstill and have been seen to drop to the ground from a
height of 60 feet!
- They are very strong and have been known to
drag a carcass 3 times its own weight!
- 1 to 6 cubs are born in a den! Their
eyes are open at 7-14 days and they remain with the mother until about 2 years old!
- The life span is about 18-20 years!
- Man is the principle enemy and is
responsible for their disappearance over much of its range!
Back to
the Northern Territory
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