Mountain Lion, Big Cats
Mountain Lion, Big Cats
Photograph by Jim & Jamie Dutcher
NationalGeographic.com
Mountain lions do not like to share their territory and are constantly on the lookout for invaders.
Mountain Lion Profile
This powerful predator roams the Americas, where it is also known as a puma, cougar, and catamount. This big cat of many names is also found in many habitats, from Florida swamps to Canadian forests.
Mountain lions like to prey on deer, though they also eat smaller animals such as coyotes, porcupines, and raccoons. They usually hunt at night or during the gloaming hours of dawn and dusk. These cats employ a blend of stealth and power, stalking their prey until an opportunity arrives to pounce, then going for the back of the neck with a fatal bite. They will hide large carcasses and feed on them for several days.
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