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Puma cat – all aspects with links to more

PoC avatarPosted on May 16, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 16, 2022

This is a leading or links page on the Puma cat. The links lead to other pages that expand on the particular topics discussed. As there are links to lots more information, this page contains short summaries on the listed … Continue reading →

Posted in Puma | Tagged cougar, mountain lion, puma, puma description, puma distribution, puma ecology, puma range | 9 Replies

Puma cat – it’s many names

PoC avatarPosted on May 14, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 14, 2022

Puma cat the name – this is a page that contains links to other pages about this wild cat and some detailed content on the famous and well used name. It is a subject that needs addressing as thoroughly as … Continue reading →

Posted in cat names | Tagged cat names, cougar, mountain lion, puma, wild cat

Puma hunting, feeding and social organisation – comprehensive coverage

PoC avatarPosted on May 11, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 11, 2022

This page discusses puma hunting feeding and social organisation. Cats generally are opportunistic predators. This means a wide range of prey depending on season and place. Pumas will treat any animal that is vulnerable as prey. Pumas are also flexible … Continue reading →

Posted in Puma | Tagged cougar, mountain lion, mountain lion behavior, mountain lion sounds, puma, puma behavior, puma ecology

Mountain lion sounds – a full complement

PoC avatarPosted on April 19, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 19, 2022

Mountain lion sounds can be similar to those of our domestic cat but judging by the audio files below you might not believe it. Although the mountain lion (also called puma and cougar to name two alternatives) is a fairly … Continue reading →

Posted in mountain lion sounds | Tagged cat sounds, cat vocalisations, cougar, mountain lion sounds, puma, puma behavior | 17 Replies

Mountain lion attack – on people and prey animals

PoC avatarPosted on March 13, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 13, 2022

People are interested in and frightened of a mountain lion attack. The mountain lion is a puma or a cougar. This page covers attacks on people and also provides information on the hunting characteristics of this animal. Mountain lion attacks … Continue reading →

Posted in Puma | Tagged cougar, Mountain Lion Attack, puma | 7 Replies

The word ‘cougar’ is accidental so why are mountain lions called pumas and cougars?

PoC avatarPosted on January 9, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 9, 2022

I’ll tell you why mountain lions are called mountain lions and why they are also called cougars and pumas (and painters). Mountain lions Columbus is one of the first to call this cat a ‘lion’ because of its tawny coat … Continue reading →

Posted in names | Tagged cat history, cat names, cougar, mountain lion, puma | Leave a reply

Video of female puma with cubs defending her family against a jogger

PoC avatarPosted on October 14, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 14, 2020

This is a nice video of a female puma with cubs defending her family against what she considered to be a hostile invader but who was a jogger, Kyle Burgess, running in Provo, Utah, USA. My first impression is that … Continue reading →

Posted in Puma | Tagged cat video, cougar, female cat, female puma, puma cubs | 3 Replies

What is a catamount animal?

PoC avatarPosted on July 22, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 22, 2021

The word “catamount” is an abbreviation of “cat of the mountain” or “cat o’ mountain” or even “cat a mountain”. In the past it was often used to refer to any wild cat species but today it is a fanciful … Continue reading →

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Why do mountain lions have so many names?

PoC avatarPosted on July 3, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 3, 2020

The reason is twofold. This famous wild cat species has a very wide distribution across the Americas although it is shrinking. Also, it has been recognised and recorded for many hundreds of years which has given widely disparate races and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cat names, cougar, cougar and human behavior, mountain lion, puma, puma distribution, puma range | Leave a reply

Wild cat species in Michigan

PoC avatarPosted on May 12, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 13, 2020

According to some “experts” there are possibly two wild cat species in Michigan: the Canada lynx and bobcat. The lynx is ‘possible extant’. However, sightings contradict this and it may be reasonable to assume that there are certainly two and … Continue reading →

Posted in Wild Cat Species | Tagged America, american bobcat, bobcat, Bobcat Geographic Range, canada lynx, cougar, IUCN Red List for Cats, Michigan, mountain lion, puma, puma distribution, puma range, wild cat species | Leave a reply

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