Puma Swimming beneath log
Puma are mainly terrestrial but will climb/swim if provoked. They prefer the forests, swamps, mountains, grasslands and deserts of Northern Central and Southern Americas Scientific Name: Puma concolor Common Name: puma, cougar, panther, catamount, mountain lion, red tiger, deer tiger Distinguishing Features: Pumas are found in two colour phases; yellow/tawny shades of buff and cinnamon, or grey shades of silver, slate and blue. They have developed adaptations for life in the mountains including a long tail for balance, large feet for balance and weight distributions, relatively small rounded ears to prevent heat loss, and longer hind legs for agile, jumping climbing and balance. Hairs between the pads of their feet enable them to hunt and stalk relatively silently. Over their range larger animals are found towards the far northern and southern extremes and smaller animals are equatorial. They have exceptionally powerful muscles capable of taking down very large prey. Weight: Male pumas weigh between 61 - 103kg and are 1 - 2m long (including tail!). Females are smaller at 36 - 60kg and -
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Location: Wildlife Heritage Foundation, Headcorn Road Smarden, Ashford, Kent, England TN27 8PJ
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