View Most Mountain Lions In Us Background. However, we can see the need to comment on the estimates of others. The mountain lion (or cougar) is our largest and most powerful wild cat—except on the rare occasions when jaguars cross our southern border for visits.
Still, the stories are intriguing, and are surefire conversation starters.
Mountain lions (puma concolor) have taken on a near mythic status in the eastern us. Body coloration can range from tan to gray and cubs are usually covered with blackish brown their usual habitat is steep, rocky canyons or mountainous terrain. We planned on spending the next five days in the backcountry. Being present about our local wildlife means accepting their presence and being alert.