Cat of Many Names: The cougar is known by many different names, including mountain lion, puma, and panther.
Latin name: Puma concolor Where: Cat Canyon Length: 3.4 to 6.4 ft Weight: 79.4 to 227 lbs Lifespan: 13 yrs Habitat: Desert, savannah, tropical rainforest, forest, scrubland, and mountain areas Diet: Mammals ranging in size from mice to white-tailed deer Range: Western North America, Florida, and Central and South America