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Cougar

Puma concolor

Cougar (Puma concolor)Common

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Mammalcarnivore

The puma is a sleek wild cat found across the Americas, from Canada’s forests to the mountains of Patagonia. Known for its adaptability, it thrives in diverse habitats, from rocky terrains to open plains. This solitary hunter is a master of stealth, relying on dense underbrush to stalk its prey.

  • Pumas live from Canada’s Yukon to Argentina’s Patagonia.
  • They prefer habitats with dense underbrush and rocky areas.
  • Pumas are the most widespread wild mammal in the Western Hemisphere.
ForestMountainGrasslandNorth AmericaSouth America
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Puma concolor
Habitat
Forest, Mountain, Grassland
Regions in this directory
North America, South America
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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