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Name: Cougar, also known as Puma, Catamount, American lion, Mountain lion, panther and painter.
Description: Large tawny or yellowish color, no spots, feline.
Location: America, from Canada to Patagonia, especially in mountains.
Special Features:
Secretive, solitary hunters
Excellent eyesight and hearing
Grow up to 7-9 feet in length
Tail is usually one third of length
Weight up to 200 pounds
Live up to 18 years
Cougars have five toes on the forepaws and four on the hind paws
Powerful hind legs - can jump 30 feet
Diet: Carnivorous but will eat insects when food is scarce.
Neat Fact: Cougar kittens are mottled with black spots and have ringed tails until they are about 6 months old. The Cougar is the second largest cat in the world.
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