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Big Cat Facts: Cougar

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The Cougar(Puma concolor), also known as Puma, Mountain Lion, or Panther is a big cat that is found in the Americas. The Cougar is classified in the order Carnivora, and the family Felidae.

Physical Characteristics

A Cougar’s head, ears, and muzzle are rounded. The tip of its tail, the backs of its ears, and the sides of the muzzle are black. The color of the body is mainly buffy gray to tan or cinnamon. A Cougar’s underside is pale buff or nearly white. 

Length1-2.8 m(3’3”-9’2”)
Shoulder Height60-90 cm(2′-2’11”)
Tail Length 50-95 cm(1’8”-3’1”)
Weight34-120 kg(75-265 lbs.)
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Big Cat Facts: Cheetah

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The Cheetah(Acinonyx jubatus) is a big cat that can be found in Africa, but can also be found in the Middle East. The Cheetah is the fastest land mammal on earth; it can run at speeds up to 98 km/h(61 mph). The Cheetah is classified in the order Carnivora, and the Family Felidae. 

Cheetahs live in three main social groups: 

  1. Females and their cubs
  2. Male “coalitions”
  3. Solitary males

Physical Characteristics

A Cheetah’s head is small and rounded, and its snout is short. There are  black, tear-like stripes on a Cheetah’s face. The coat is usually tawny to creamy … Continue