
Puma (genus) - Wikipedia
Members of the genus Puma are primarily found in the mountains of North and South America, where a majority of individuals can be found in rocky crags and pastures lower than the slopes …
Puma | Large Cat Species, Habitat & Diet | Britannica
Dec 21, 2025 · The puma has the widest distribution of any New World mammal, with a range extending from southeastern Alaska to southern Argentina and Chile. Pumas live in diverse …
Puma Animal Facts - Felis concolor - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · The Puma is a large and powerful carnivore, hunting and eating only other animals in order to survive. The majority of the Puma’s diet is comprised of small animals like …
10 Amazing Puma Facts About These Mountain Lions - TRVST
The puma (Puma concolor), or "Guardian of the Andes," is a large cat that lives across the Americas, particularly in South America. It is also known as the cougar, mountain lion, or …
Cougar Facts | Puma | Mountain Lion | Panther - Animal Fact Guide
The cougar, which is also commonly referred to as a puma, mountain lion, or panther, is the second largest cat in North America (with the largest being the jaguar).
Puma - Philadelphia Zoo
Other names for the puma include: mountain lion, panther, cougar, catamount, American lion, screamer, painted cat, and fire cat. Pumas are classified as Least Concern by the International …
Mountain Lion - National Wildlife Federation
Aug 1, 2025 · The mountain lion—also known as the cougar, puma, panther, or catamount—is a sleek, powerful feline native to diverse habitats across the Americas.
Puma Animal: The Silent Hunter of the Americas - Animal Guides
Oct 7, 2024 · In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive deep into the world of the puma animal, uncovering its habits, habitat, and why it’s such a majestic yet elusive creature.
Mountain Lion (Puma, Cougar) - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Mountain lion, puma, cougar, panther—these cats are known by more names than just about any other mammal! But no matter what you call them, they're still the same cat, Puma concolor, …
Puma | Panthera
The puma (Puma concolor) — also known as the cougar, mountain lion, panther, and catamount — lives in 23 countries in the Americas. Despite its wide range, the puma remains poorly …