The cougar (Puma concolor) (/ ˈkuːɡər /, KOO-gər), also called puma, mountain lion, catamount, and panther, is a large small cat native to the Americas. It inhabits North, Central and South …

Aug 1, 2025 · Description The mountain lion—also known as the cougar, puma, panther, or catamount—is a sleek, powerful feline native to diverse habitats across the Americas.

The Mountain Lion is a large, slender cat with a smallish head and noticeably long tail. Its fur is a light, tawny brown color which can appear gray or almost black, depending on light conditions. …

It can easily be distinguished from the bobcat not only by its larger size, but also by its long tail. Also known as "panther" or "painter" in the southern Appalachians, this animal is generally …

Aside from humans, the mountain lion has the widest geographic range of any land mammal in the Western Hemisphere. The mountain lion goes by many names, including cougar, …

The mountain lion, also known as the cougar, puma, or panther, is a majestic and powerfully built feline native to the Americas. A creature of both strength and stealth, it holds a significant …

Solitary cats, mountain lions are highly adaptable to situations and environments, and this adaptability has enabled them to survive across much of their original range in the America's, …

Historically, mountain lions had the most extensive distribution of all American terrestrial mammals. They ranged from coast to coast in North America, and from southern Argentina …

Mountain Lions (Puma concolor) are carnivorous cats native to the Americas. Although they are thought to be different species, Mountain Lions, panthers, cougars, and pumas are all the …

Your chances of encountering a mountain lion are small. However, mountain lion attacks have been on the rise as humans increasingly enter these cats’ territory.