What is the difference between a cougar, puma, and mountain lion?

They are all the same species, Puma concolor — the cougar holds the Guinness World Record for having the most names of any animal, with over 40 in English alone.

No. Cougars cannot roar; instead, they purr like domestic cats, making them the largest cat species capable of purring.

How far can a cougar jump?

Cougars are powerful jumpers, with records of leaps up to about 4 meters high and 12 meters in horizontal distance.

Cougarピューマ

Puma concolorLC— Least Concern

The cougar, also known as the puma or mountain lion, has the widest range of any wild land animal in the Americas, spanning from Canada's British Columbia to the southern Andes of Chile. It preys mainly on deer and other ungulates, hunting alone and largely avoiding humans — fatal attacks have been extremely rare historically. Despite its size, it purrs rather than roars, and the IUCN classifies it as Least Concern.

Cougar (reference photo) — Photo: Shahzaib Damn Cruze / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification: Carnivora / Felidae Source
Size: Head-body length: males 107–168 cm, females 96–141 cm; tail 57–92 cm
Weight: Males 39–80 kg, females 22.7–50 kg
Lifespan: Wild: 8–13 years / captive: up to 20 years
Diet: Carnivore Carnivorous, feeding mainly on medium to large ungulates such as white-tailed deer, moose, and mule deer; in South America, guanacos can be the main prey
Distribution: Ranges from British Columbia, Canada, to the southern Andes in Chile — the widest distribution of any wild land animal in the Americas. Source
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Did You Know?

The cougar holds the Guinness World Record for the animal with the greatest number of names, with over 40 in English alone. Source
It is the largest of the Felinae subfamily capable of purring, a trait shared with domestic cats rather than the roaring big cats. Source
It has an exceptional leaping ability, with records of jumps up to 4 meters high and 12 meters long. Source

Where to See This Species

Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 5

Ishikawa DoubutsuenIshikawaAbout 60 minutes from the Kanazawa-Morimoto Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway, about 40 minutes from the Kanazawa-Nishi Interchange, and about 20 minutes from the Komatsu Interchange.

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Fukuyama Shiritsu DoubutsuenHiroshimaThere is no public transportation; access is by car.

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Conservation Story

Conservation Status

Least Concern (LC)

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FAQ

What is the difference between a cougar, puma, and mountain lion?: They are all the same species, Puma concolor — the cougar holds the Guinness World Record for having the most names of any animal, with over 40 in English alone. Source
Can cougars roar?: No. Cougars cannot roar; instead, they purr like domestic cats, making them the largest cat species capable of purring. Source
How far can a cougar jump?: Cougars are powerful jumpers, with records of leaps up to about 4 meters high and 12 meters in horizontal distance. Source
How many operating facilities are registered here?: Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 5 Source

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