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Bookmark or Share- Cougar - National GeographicPhoto Ark. Cougar. Common Name: Cougar (Mountain Lion) Scientific Name: Puma concolor. Type: Mammals. Diet: Carnivore. Size: Head and body: 3.25 to 5.25 feet; tail: 23.5 to 33.5 inches. Weight:...
- Mountain Lion (Puma, Cougar) | San Diego Zoo Animals & PlantsWith the exception of humans, the mountain lion has the largest range of any terrestrial mammal in the Western hemisphere, from northern British Columbia to Argentina. They live in a variety of habitats, at home in forests, prairies, deserts, and swamps—they are very adaptable cats!
- Mountain Lion - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting FactsDescription of the Mountain Lion. These felines are quite large. In fact, they are the fourth-largest cat species in the world, behind tigers, lions, and jaguars. They can stand up to 35 in. at the shoulder, that’s nearly 3 ft. tall! With their tails, some individuals can be as much as 9 ft. long.
- Mountain Lion | National Wildlife FederationDescription. The mountain lion—also known as the cougar, puma, panther, or catamount—is a large cat species native to the Americas. Mountain lions are large, tan cats. Their bodies are mainly covered in tawny-beige fur, except for the whitish-gray belly and chest.
- Mountain Lion - National Geographic KidsMammals. Diet: Carnivore. Size: Head and body: 3.25 to 5.25 feet; tail: 23.5 to 33.5 inches. Weight: 136 pounds. The mountain lion used to be found all over the United States, but now is...
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