Puma (genus) - Wikipedia
Females can reach around 6.7 feet (2.0 m) from nose to tail, and a body weight between 64 and 141 pounds (29 and 64 kg). They also have tails ranging from 25 to 37 inches (0.6 to 0.9 m) long. The heads of these cats are round, with erect ears. They have powerful forequarters, necks, and jaws which help grasp and hold prey.
Puma | Large Cat Species, Habitat & Diet | Britannica
2024年11月17日 · The specific name concolor (“of one colour”) refers to the puma’s fur, which is uniformly brown on the back, sides, limbs, and tail. (The name puma is a native Peruvian term.) The shade of brown varies geographically and seasonally from gray to reddish brown, and some black pumas have been reported; facial colour patterns are also variable.
Puma Cat - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - Animal Corner
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).
Cougar Facts | Puma | Mountain Lion | Panther - Animal Fact Guide
Common Name(s): Cougar, Puma, Mountain Lion, Panther. Scientific Name: Puma concolor. Animal Type: mammal. Size: 1.5-2.4 m (5-8 ft.) long; Tail: 53-76 cm (21-30 in.) Weight: Up to 68 kg (150 lb.) Lifespan: 10 years. Conservation Status: Least Concern
Puma (Mountain Lion): Habits, Habitat & More | AnimalGator
2024年9月21日 · They have a distinctive black-tipped tail, ears, and strong jaws designed to capture and hold prey. Pumas are one of the most versatile cats, inhabiting various ecosystems across the Americas, from the Canadian Yukon to the southern Andes in South America. Range: North and South America, spanning deserts, mountains, forests, and wetlands.
Puma - Louisville Zoo
Length: 7–9 feet (including tail) Tail: 2–3 feet Weight: 80–200 lbs. REPRODUCTION. The female gives birth in a den located in a rock crevice or hollow log. They begin breeding at three years of age and can mate during any season with peaks in April and May. Typical litters of 1–6 kittens are born after a gestation period of 82–98 days.
Cougar (Puma Concolor) - Lifestyle, Diet, and More - Wildlife …
2022年9月1日 · Native to the Americas, the cougar is the second-largest big cat in the New World, after the jaguar. Puma Concolor. The coats of cougars are usually tawny, short, and coarse. However, it may vary from silvery-grey to reddish depending on the region. There are lighter patches of fur on the underbelly, jaws, chin, and throat.
Pumas - Everything You Need to Know | The Big Cat Sanctuary
The puma is classed as the largest of all small cats, with a powerful and muscular body, strong jaw, long tail and flat face. The puma has the longest hind legs in relation to the body size of any cat which makes it well-designed for reaching high speeds. Pumas also have retractable claws and patches of white on their face. How big is a puma?
Pumas - Cat Tales Wildlife Center
The tail of the Puma is long, distinctive, and tubular. Cubs have rich dark brown spots that usually fade within the first year. The Puma has long muscular rear legs for powerful leaping and very large paws relative to its overall size.
Puma: Habitat, Physical Description, Diet, Conservation - Philadelphia Zoo
Physical Description: Pumas' color ranges from a light buff to a dark reddish brown. The back of the ears and the tip of the tail are both black. The head is small and broad with a high, arched forehead. They have a slender, elongated body with powerful limbs.