cougar

Cougar, puma, and mountain lion refer to the same species. This topic is part of Animals within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 6 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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A cougar is also commonly called what?

Answer: Mountain lion

Bonus fact: Cougar, puma, and mountain lion refer to the same species.

Cougars are native to which broad region?

Answer: The Americas

Bonus fact: Their historical range spans from Canada to South America.

A cougar cub is the young of what animal?

Answer: Cougar

Bonus fact: Cougars are also called mountain lions or pumas.

Cougar cubs are born with what markings that fade as they grow?

Answer: Spots

Bonus fact: Spots help camouflage young cubs.

Cougar cubs usually stay with their mother for roughly how long?

Answer: About one to two years

Bonus fact: Young cougars learn hunting skills before dispersing.

Puma is another name for which big cat?

Answer: Cougar

Bonus fact: Puma, cougar, and mountain lion refer to the same species.

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