Can you own a large wild cat in South Carolina?
No, you cannot own a large wild cat in South Carolina. What do they mean by a ‘large wild cat’? They mean these cat species: lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cougars, cheetahs, snow leopards, and...
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Mountain lion versus wolf: who’d win?
The question is perhaps a little fanciful because in reality the wolf is dominant over the mountain lion as they are a pack animal. It seems that the wolf drives away the puma as...
What is the biggest cat that can purr and meow (infographic)?
There is only one large wild cat species that can both purr and meow, and of course, produce a wide range of sounds both for short range and long-range communication and this is the...
2 pictures of muscular pumas
Here are two pictures of muscular pumas and when I saw them, particularly the first one, I was taken aback somewhat because I am one of those people who think of pumas as bearing...
Pumas live alone with important exceptions
A 2002 book on the wild cats tells me that “like most felids, pumas live alone, and apart from associations for mating purposes the only prolonged contact is between females and their kittens” (Wild...
Texas mountain lion (2022)
Note: this page has been updated as at Sept 15th, 2022 and republished (see update below). Are there mountain lions in Texas? Well, yes but what with continual human population growth, increased human activity...
How many mountain lions in California (2022)?
The ‘experts’ don’t know exactly how many mountain lions are in California but they can make a decent guesstimate. That is the truth of it and I don’t like to see websites, sometimes ostensibly...
Are mountain lions actually lions?
No, mountain lions are not lions. Mountain lions are pumas, if you want to use the proper name. The scientific name is Puma concolor. In North America the name “puma” is commonly used among...
Pumapard – leopard x puma hybrid
The pumapard is a cross between a leopard and a puma (mountain lion or cougar). I am thankful to Sarah Hartwell for this information. The pumapard is incredibly rare. I don’t know if any...
Puma cat – all aspects with links to more
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...
Puma cat – it’s many names
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...
Puma hunting, feeding and social organisation – comprehensive coverage
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...
Mountain lion cubs – reproduction and development
In talking about mountain lion cubs were are talking about beauty, vulnerability, and parenting. I cover these topics but first a picture and a video of a cub and a baby to illustrate the...
Mountain lion sounds – a full complement
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...
Regular cougar sighting in North Carolina
by Ryan Rachman (North Carolina) I live in the state of North Carolina approximately 430 meters from the Peedee river. I own 68 acres of land right next to wildlife. I have been seeing...
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