Cougar
The cougar (Puma concolor) is a carnivorous mammal native to North America and South America.
The cougar, also called puma, mountain lion, catamount, and panther, is a large feline 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. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Puma concolor
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Felidae
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Found in
- North America, South America
- Weight
- 54 kg
- Length
- 1.4 m
- Lifespan
- 27 years
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
What does a cougar eat?
The cougar is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.
How big is a cougar?
The cougar weighs around 54 kg and measures about 1.4 m.
How long do cougars live?
In the wild, the cougar can live up to about 27 years.
Where do cougars live?
Cougars are found in North America and South America, in terrestrial habitats.
Is the cougar endangered?
The cougar is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.