If you live close to the wilderness, you know how difficult it is to deal with wild animals. While most of them are simply a nuisance, others can be dangerous if they pay you a visit, none more so than the ferocious mountain lion. While it doesn’t happen often, encounters with mountain lions are not …
The mountain lion (Puma concolor) can be found in North and South America. They are very adaptable animals who can live in different ecosystems, from coastal forests to open deserts. These felines also have nice tawny-beige colored fur with some white or gray on their belly and chests. Their coats grow thicker during the cold …
Mountain lions are known to be solitary animals — the polar opposite of lions who live in packs. Mountain lions are often seen traveling the prairies alone and mostly during dusk or dawn. But did you know that there have been recent studies that show mountain lions might be more social than we think? According …
If you have a list of animals never to fight, mountain lions should be high up on it. They are every bit as fierce as their African cousins but can be found much closer to home. Mountain lions are some of North America’s fiercest predators and the largest big cat. They didn’t get that distinction …
Amongst the few predators in the mountains, the mountain lion is one of the most recognizable ones. However, not many people see mountain lions as often as they used to, which leads many to wonder if mountain lions are becoming endangered? The North American cougar is not going extinct despite losing most of its habitat, …
Mountain lions and wolves are both major predators in their respective ecosystems. While they both earn respect as being animals on top of the food chain, have you ever wondered how the two animals compare? Mountain lions are generally larger and stronger than wolves, but wolves are faster and have more endurance. The mountain lion …
When you think about common land predators in North America, the first ones that often come to mind are mountain lions and coyotes. These predators are both strong and fierce carnivores that can dominate their given territory. However, you may wonder how these two animals compare to each other. Mountain lions are much larger in …
Mountain lions (Puma concolor) are known for their numerous names, stealthy skills, and ferocious nature. These proficient hunters dominate as apex predators whatever terrain they live in. Mountain lions are highly adaptable and can be found in steep rocky mountains, open deserts, and coastal forests. Their prey surely has nowhere to hide from these big …
By the featured picture alone, can you identify which wild cat owns these piercing green eyes? You’d be pretty equipped in the wilderness if you answered mountain lion, cougar, puma, catamount, or deer tiger. There are a lot of possible answers, really. And they’re all correct because they’re all just pertaining to the same animal! …
Mountain lions (puma concolor) are known for their great hunting skills. They can catch their prey using stealthy tactics. But another skill they are quite good at is running, which is one of the most important traits they would need for a successful ambush. In this article, we will talk about their ability to run. …
Mountain lions (Puma concolor), cougars, panthers, pumas, or whatever you call them, are naturally found in North and South America. They are very secretive animals, but we know that a good home is very important to them. However, compared to other large felines living in other parts of the world, mountain lions do things uniquely. …
Mountain lions have different names in different regions of the Americas. They are sometimes called puma, cougar, or panther. But, no matter where you are or what name they are called, mountain lions are always known for their large size, adaptability, and agility. And aside from those skills, they are also gifted with an excellent …
When it gets cold, what do you do? Many animals become less active or hibernate to save their energy when it’s cold out. Sometimes they also migrate to warmer places. However, for mountain lions, hibernating isn’t an option. Instead of becoming less active, they take advantage of the snow to hunt for food. If you …
Before we can compare the two species, we must first figure out what a mountain lion is and what is a panther – a seemingly simple question that is anything but. Mountain lions are large, tan cats that live in North and South America. However, they are also sometimes referred to as cougars or pumas. …
The Mountain Lion, also referred to as Pumas or Cougars, is one of North America’s top predators. They are highly feared and respected in the animal kingdom. If their blood-curdling screams and growls don’t terrify you, their adept climbing abilities might. This article features how skilled these cats are in climbing. Please continue reading to …
Being one of the country’s fiercest predators, mountain lions are a sight to behold from a distance. But when they’re up close and personal with you, it can be quite frightening. One wrong move and you can end up as cougar snacks. But although they are dangerous, there are ways to escape sticky situations like …
Mountain lions are some of America’s most successful predators. A big part of that is thanks to their impressive hunting abilities. Aside from being skillful hunters, their instincts allow them to adapt and make the most of their forested and mountainous homes. All mountain lions also boast impressive jumping abilities, keen night vision, and stealthy …
When we think of agility and physical prowess, few animals can match the big cats in that regard. Among them are the mountain lions, one of America’s fiercest predators, thanks in no small part to their natural abilities to climb and leap huge distances. These fearsome felines aren’t quite as big and strong as tigers …
A mountain lion, or cougar, is undoubtedly a sight to behold, and they make for a unique sighting as the largest cats in the United States and the second biggest in North and South America. That is why so many people go out hoping to see one, but more often than not, people struggle to …
Mountain lions, or cougars, are some of North America’s most powerful predators. They are the largest cats on this continent and aren’t shy of attacking anyone they deem a threat. In some cases, they can even be dangerous to humans. Although encounters are rarely dangerous, if you decide to take a trip to the wilderness, …
The mountain lion is a large, wild cat species indigenous to North, Central, and South America. They are not only known for having a lot of names but also for their well-adapted skills of capturing their prey. Mother mountain lions are known to use these skills to protect and hunt food for their young. They …
The mountain lion goes by many names like the cougar, catamount, or panther, but whatever name we choose to call this amazing animal, it remains a unique feline because of its special physical features and skill set. Just like the other species of small cats, the mountain lion is built to be an exceptional hunter. …
Big cats make some of the most notorious sounds in the animal kingdom. From an adorable purr to a terrifying roar, cats communicate in a number of ways. Interestingly, mountain lions have unique noises and communication styles that are unique to this species. For example, did you know that mountain lions are not capable of …