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Image # A58-194; Puma also called the American Lion, or Cougar, is a large, graceful cat, that is exceeded in size only by the jaguar among cats of the New World. The cougar ranges widely from the southern third of British Columbia into the southern regions of Argentina & Chile of South America. Its habitats are varied from mountains, deserts, and jungles, but, because of persecution by humans, it is now generally restricted to wilderness areas. A male cougar may grow up to 6 ft long, plus a tail of 2-3 feet. Adult males can weigh as much as 200 lbs; while the females weigh much less at 120 lbs. The coat ranges in color from reddish to brownish yellow or gray. Black stripes reach from the mouth to the eyes, and the tail tip is black. Cougars are most active at dusk and dawn. However, they will roam and hunt at any time of the day or night and in all seasons.
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