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⚫ The '''puma''' (''Felis concolor'') is a type of large hunting cat found in ] and ]. It is also known by the regional names of '''cougar''', '''mountain lion''', '''panther''', '''catamount''', and '''painted cat'''. The term ''panther'' is more commonly associated with the black color variation of the ].


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⚫ Hunted almost to extinction in the ], the puma has made a dramatic comeback with an estimated 30,000 individuals in the western ]. Pumas are gradually extending their range to the east, following creek and river beds, and have reached ] and ]. It is anticipated that they will soon expand their range over the entire eastern and southern ]. Due to ] in the urban-wildland intermix, pumas often come into contact with people, especially in areas with a large population of ], their natural prey. They have also begun preying on pets, such as dogs and cats, but have rarely turned to people as a source of food.
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⚫ </td></tr></table>The '''puma''' (''Felis concolor'') is a type of large hunting cat found in ] and ]. It is also known by the regional names of '''cougar''', '''mountain lion''', '''panther''', '''catamount''', and '''painted cat'''. The term ''panther'' is more commonly associated with the black color variation of the ].

⚫ Hunted almost to extinction in the ], the puma has made a dramatic comeback with an estimated 30,000 individuals in the western ]. Pumas are gradually extending their range to the east, following creek and river beds, and have reached ] and ]. It is anticipated that they will soon expand their range over the entire eastern and southern ]. Due to ] in the urban-wildland intermix, pumas often come into contact with people, especially in areas with a large population of ], their natural prey. They have also begun preying on pets, such as dogs and cats, but have rarely turned to people as a source of food.

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Puma
Alternative names
Mountain lion
Cougar
Catamount
Panther
Painted cat
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Carnivora
Family:Felidae
Genus:Felis
Species:concolor

The puma (Felis concolor) is a type of large hunting cat found in North and South America. It is also known by the regional names of cougar, mountain lion, panther, catamount, and painted cat. The term panther is more commonly associated with the black color variation of the leopard.

Hunted almost to extinction in the United States, the puma has made a dramatic comeback with an estimated 30,000 individuals in the western United States. Pumas are gradually extending their range to the east, following creek and river beds, and have reached Missouri and Michigan. It is anticipated that they will soon expand their range over the entire eastern and southern United States. Due to urbanization in the urban-wildland intermix, pumas often come into contact with people, especially in areas with a large population of deer, their natural prey. They have also begun preying on pets, such as dogs and cats, but have rarely turned to people as a source of food.