Puma, a feline, lives in the wild. But how is the cougar different from other cats in the wild?

1. Puma jealously guards his territory. The length of the territory of the puma is about 200 square kilometers. That is why the population of cougars is declining due to a reduction in the natural habitat of these animals.
2. Puma is a skilled hunter. She can bounce to a height of more than 6 meters. The puma also runs very fast and can easily climb trees.
3. Puma can kill prey, whose weight is three times the weight of her own body.
4. The hind legs of the cougar are longer than its front legs.
5. Puma has very sharp eyesight.
6. In the breeding season, the cougar shrieks.
7. Florida cougar - one of the subspecies of the cougar is on the verge of extinction.

Puma Key Facts

• The scientific name of the cougar is Felis concolor.
• There are 6 subspecies of cougars.
• The cougar has a small head, short muzzle and long tail.
• Puma coat color varies greatly from dark brown to pale gray and tan. The color of the coat is darker on the back and lighter on the chest and inner parts of the paws.
• The tip of the tail is black.
• The cougar has four toes. She can hide her claws.
• The average length of the cougar is about 200 centimeters with a tail, the length of which is 30 centimeters.
• An adult male puma weighs about 50-60 kilograms, and a female weighs about 30-40 kilograms.
• Cougars lead a solitary lifestyle and live mainly in mountainous areas.
• The cougar does not have a specific breeding season, it can breed at any time of the year. Puma produces 3-5 kittens after pregnancy, lasting 80-96 days.

• Puma cubs are blind at birth, and the mother begins to feed them meat when they are about six weeks old.
• Young cougars have a spotty color. The spots disappear when the cougar is six months old.
• Puma mom takes care of her cubs until they are two years old. However, the cubs can hunt already at the age of nine months. When the cubs are two years old, they leave their mother in search of territory.
• Cougars reach puberty at the age of three years.

• Today, a rapid decline in the pumas population occurs for the following reasons: destruction of the natural habitat, territorial conflict between males, crossbreeding between close relatives, poaching and hunting, environmental pollution, and disease.
• The life of the cougar is about 20 years.

Facts About Puma's Habitat and Nutrition

• Puma is a wild cat that lives in Asia, Africa and America.
• Puma is the most widespread wild cat. Puma is one of the few species of animals that live in a vast geographical region.
• Pumas habitat includes: deserts, meadows, mountains and forests.
• Puma usually hunts and eats small animals such as deer, rabbits, raccoons, wild goats, antelopes, rodents and birds.

• Cougars are night hunters with keen eyesight that helps them see prey in the dark.
• Puma - a strong animal, waiting for its prey in an ambush.As soon as the victim comes close enough, the cougar jumps on the unfortunate animal and bites his neck.
• Puma can feed on the body of an animal for several days. She hides her prey in a secluded place away from other animals.
• Puma hunts for its prey and never eats prey killed by other predators.

Today, the cougar is protected in many countries. Certain measures are being taken to preserve this beautiful wild cat and protect it from extinction.