The mountain lions are most commonly called as puma or cougar. They are generally a solid tawny color, with slightly darker hair on the back and a whitish underside. Those living in warm, humid areas tend to be a darker, reddish brown color, and mountain lions found in colder climates have thicker, longer hair that is almost silver-gray in color. Adult males weigh 40 to 60 percent more than adult females. Scientists classify the mountain lion as a small cat, as it does not roar but purrs like smaller cats do. Yet its slender body and calm demeanor are more like that of a cheetah; both cats would rather flee than fight, and both rarely confront humans.
Mountain lions hunt over a large area, and it can take a week for one to travel all the way around its home range. They eat a variety of prey depending on where they live, including deer, pigs, capybaras, raccoons, armadillos, hares, and squirrels. Some larger cats even bring down animals as big as an elk or a moose. But hunting these larger animals brings risk to the cats, and many mountain lions suffer life-threatening injuries received from a hunt, especially from a prey’s sharp horns, antlers, or hooves. Mountain lions often bury part of their kill to save for a later meal, hiding the food with leaves, grass, dirt, or even snow, depending on the habitat and time of year.
The mountain lion has a great jumping ability which enables it to ambush and seize its prey. It can jump 40 ft. from a standstill and vertically leap 15 ft. or higher than the ceiling of your room.Mountain lions are about 5 ft. in length and weighing around 135 lbs. They usually hunt at night and like to prey on deer. They also eat smaller animals such as coyotes, porcupines, and raccoons. Mountain lions stalk their prey until the opportunity arises to attack and they will hide large carcasses and feed on them for several days.Mountain lions were once plentiful. They were hunted by humans and despised by farmers and ranchers because they killed livestock. As a result their numbers dwindled rapidly.
Living location range
The mountain lions are found from Canada to Argentina. In North America, they can be found from British Columbia and southern Alberta to California and Texas. Small populations can be found east of the Mississippi River. The Florida panther is found in isolated populations in Florida| Scientific Name : | Felis Concolor |
| Type : | Mammal |
| Diet : | Carnivore |
| Size : | 1.5-2.75m (5-9ft) |
| Weight : | 29-90kg (64-198lbs) |
| Top Speed : | 45km/h (30mph) |
| Lifespan : | 10-20 years |
| Color : | Tan, Black, Brown |
| Skin Type : | Fur |
| Favourite Food : | Deer |
| Habitat : | Forest and mountainous regions |
| Strength : | Powerful forearms and paws and muscular jaw |
Mountain lions hunt over a large area, and it can take a week for one to travel all the way around its home range. They eat a variety of prey depending on where they live, including deer, pigs, capybaras, raccoons, armadillos, hares, and squirrels. Some larger cats even bring down animals as big as an elk or a moose. But hunting these larger animals brings risk to the cats, and many mountain lions suffer life-threatening injuries received from a hunt, especially from a prey’s sharp horns, antlers, or hooves. Mountain lions often bury part of their kill to save for a later meal, hiding the food with leaves, grass, dirt, or even snow, depending on the habitat and time of year.
When you encounter mountain lion face to face !
Human encounters with mountain lions are rare and the risk of an attack is infinitely small. You are more likely to drown in your bathtub, be killed by a pet dog, or hit by lightning. If lions had any natural urge to hunt people, there would be attacks every single day. Instead, they avoid us.But if you live, work, or play in cat country, be alert! Avoid walking alone between dusk and dawn when lions are most active. Keep your children and pets close to you. Never approach or corner a mountain lion (or any wild animal). If you do encounter a mountain lion, STOP. DO NOT RUN. Unlike safety advice for encountering bears, do not act timid or play dead in front of a cat.Instead: Maintain eye contact. Stand tall. Look bigger by opening your coat or raising your arms. Slowly wave your arms and speak firmly. Throw items at the lion if necessary. Give the cat room and time to move on.In the rare event of an attack, fight back. Most people succeed in driving the mountain lion away.
Some of the cool facts about mountain lions
- Lion tracks measure roughly 3". They have a bi-lobed main pad with four teardrop shaped toes.
- Females breed at two years, after they establish their territory.
- Lion gestation is 92 days and they give birth every two years.
- Most litters consist of 2-4 kittens that are born in warmer months. Litter mates will travel together for several months.
- Babies are called kittens or cubs. They usually have spots for 1 year. They are a tawny color as adult.
- Lions can be seen any time, but are most active at dusk and dawn.. A physical adaptation allows them to see at night.
- Male lions have a range of roughly 100 square miles. Females have a range of about 50 square miles. Subadults are often transient until they find unoccupied territories.
- Mountain lions can be found in deserts as well as coastal forests, and from sea level to 10,000-foot elevations.
- Baby mountain lions are born blind, and these mountain lion kittens are completely dependent on their mother at first until the mountain lion kittens are around three months of age
THE MOUNTAIN LIONS ARE KILLED BY HUMANS A LOT . HUMANS MAKE UP THE REASON THAT IT KILL LIVESTOCKS . SOME CASES IT IS REAL BUT MOST CASES MANY PEOPLE KILL IT FOR PRIDE OR THEY JUST NEED TO WASTE THEIR IN HUNTING .UNTIL THE PEOPLE MINDSET CHANGES IT IS HARD TO SAVE THE MOUNTAIN LION IN FUTURE.
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