Cougar - Wikipedia
The cougar (Puma concolor) (/ ˈkuːɡər /, KOO-gər), also known as the panther, mountain lion, catamount and puma, is a large 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 - 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 balance....
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 .
North American cougar - Wikipedia
The North American cougar (Puma concolor couguar) is a cougar subspecies in North America. It is the biggest cat in North America (North American jaguars are fairly small). [4][5] It was once common in eastern North America and is still prevalent in the western half of the continent.
10 Claw-some Cougar Facts (Aka Puma) - Fact Animal
Cougars are a large cat, commonly known as the puma or mountain lion. Few animals can be found in as many places as the cougar, from the frigid plains of Canada to the dense forests of South America. They are the most widely found terrestrial mammal in the Western Hemisphere.
Cougar (Puma Concolor) - Lifestyle, Diet, and More - Wildlife …
Sep 1, 2022 · Cougar is the fourth largest cat in the world and the second-largest cat in North America. Cougars have the most extensive range of any other wildland animal in the Americas. Cougars have powerful limbs and can leap up to 25 feet high.
Mountain Lion - National Wildlife Federation
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.
Cougar: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]
The cougar, also known as the mountain lion or puma, is a symbol of stealth and strength in the wild. As one of the most adaptable and widespread large predators in the Americas, the cougar has inspired awe and respect across cultures.
Puma concolor couguar - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The eastern cougar (Puma concolor couguar) once roamed the eastern United States from Maine to South Carolina and west from Michigan to Tennessee. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has for years presumed the eastern couger was extinct, having …
Cougar: Key Facts - Forest Wildlife
Quick Facts About Cougars. Large cat with short fur ranging in color from tawny to reddish brown to gray. The cougar has white fur on its belly and dark brown fur at its muzzle, ears, and the tip of its tail. Cougar kittens have spotted coats similar to the markings on a cheetah.