Puma (/ ˈ p j uː m ə / or / ˈ p uː m ə /) is a genus in the family Felidae whose only extant species is the cougar (also known as the puma, mountain lion, and panther, [2] among other names), and may also include several poorly known Old World fossil representatives (for example, Puma pardoides, or Owen's panther, a large, cougar-like cat ...

2025年1月19日 · puma, (Puma concolor), large brownish New World cat comparable in size to the jaguar—the only other large cat of the Western Hemisphere. The puma, a member of the family Felidae, has the widest distribution of any New World mammal, with a range extending from southeastern Alaska to southern Argentina and Chile. Pumas live in a variety of ...

The cougar (Puma concolor) (/ ˈ k uː ɡ ər /, 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.Its range spans the Yukon, British Columbia and Alberta ...

2024年5月27日 · The Puma is an animal that is found in the mountains throughout South and North America where it inhabits rocky crags and slightly lower pastures. Although these seem to be the Puma’s preferred habitats they are extremely adaptable animals that can be found in a variety of habitats including forests, tropical jungle, grasslands and even in ...

2023年7月27日 · The puma (Puma concolor), or "Guardian of the Andes," is a large cat that lives across the Americas, particularly in South America. It is also known as the cougar, mountain lion, or catamount. This list of puma facts covers their tremendous physical abilities, strength, agility, swimming, climbing skills, and more. 10 Puma Facts

2017年10月30日 · Puma facts for kids, students and adults, with pictures, video, and in-depth information. The puma (also known as the cougar and the mountain lion) is the fourth-largest cat in the world. Despite this, it’s not officially a ‘big cat’.

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 .

2024年9月21日 · The Puma (Puma concolor), also known as the Mountain Lion, Cougar, Panther, or Catamount, is one of the most adaptable and widely distributed large cats in the Americas. This magnificent predator is renowned for its agility, strength, and elusive nature.

The Puma Cat is the fourth heaviest of the New World cats after the lion, leopard, jaguar and tiger. Adult Pumas are slender and agile cats who measure 2.4 metres (8 feet) in length from nose to tail (tail length is 80 centimetres (33 inches).

2023年8月14日 · Although pumas are large, they share close relations with the smaller familiar cat species and comprise seven subspecies. These cats also quickly adapt to their various environments and live in many habitats. This article is a great place to start if …