Facts about Mountain Lions

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Description of Mountain Lions
The Mountain Lion is described as a large, powerful, carnivorous mammal ( Felis concolor ) of the family Felidae - a wild cat. The Mountain Lion is similar to the leopard usually having an unmarked tawny body. Black Mountain Lions can be described as an unspotted leopards with dark brown hair and very sharp emerald eyes. Their hind legs are larger than the front legs on a long body and neck with a small head, short face a long tail.

Understanding Scientific names of animals
 The scientists who study animals (zoology) are called zoologists.

Each animal that is studied is classified, that is, split into descriptive groups starting with main groups ( vertebrates and invertebrates ) the Families of animals are also included such as Ursidae ( the family of bears) and the families are then split into species such as Ursus americanus (American Black Bear)

Mountain Lions - other names
Mountain Lions are known be several regional names such as:

Cougar

Panther

Catamount

Puma

Facts about where Mountain Lions live and what they eat!
Mountain Lions are native to Asia, America and Africa
The common habitat is the coniferous and tropical forests, swamps or grassland
The diet of Mountain Lions, being a carnivore, consists of large mammals, including deer but they also eat smaller animals including rabbits and birds.

Basic Facts about Mountain Lions
The name of a male is referred to simply as a Mountain Lion
The name of a female is referred to as a she-Mountain Lion
The name or offspring, or a baby Mountain Lion, is a cub
The average size of a litter is one to four
The sound made by a Mountain Lion is referred to as a growl, hiss or snarl

Facts about the Size of Male Mountain Lions
Fully grown they reach the height of 7 to 8 feet
An adult weighs between 100 and 250 pounds

Cool and Fun Facts about the life, behavior and personality of Mountain Lions

  • Keen sense of hearing and sight
  • Solitary animals
  • Extremely agile - can leap up to 20 feet
  • Sharp Claws
  • Strong Jaws

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