Interesting Facts about PUMAS ***

Facts about Pumas

Facts About

Description of Pumas
The Puma is described as a large, powerful, carnivorous mammal ( Felis concolor ) of the family Felidae - a wild cat. The Puma is similar to the leopard usually having an unmarked tawny body. Black Pumas can be described as an unspotted leopards with dark brown hair and very sharp emerald eyes. Their hind legs are larger than the front legs on a long body and neck with a small head, short face a long tail.

Understanding scientific terms
The scientists who study animals (zoology ) are called zoologists.

Each animal that is studied is classified, that is, split into descriptive groups starting with main groups ( vertebrates and invertebrates ) the Families of animals are also included such as Ursidae ( the family of bears) and the families are then split into species such as Ursus americanus (American Black Bear)

Pumas - other names
Pumas are known be several regional names such as:

Facts about where Pumas live and what they eat!
Pumas are native to Asia, America and Africa
The common habitat is the coniferous and tropical forests, swamps or grassland
The diet of Pumas, being a carnivore, consists of large mammals, including deer but they also eat smaller animals including rabbits and birds.

Basic Facts about Pumas
The name of a male is referred to simply as a Puma
The name of a female is referred to as a she-Puma
The name or offspring, or a baby Puma, is a cub
The average size of a litter is one to four
The sound made by a Puma is referred to as a growl, hiss or snarl

Facts about the Size of Male Pumas
Fully grown they reach the height of 7 to 8 feet
An adult weighs between 100 and 250 pounds

Cool and Fun Facts about the life, behavior and personality of Pumas

Keen sense of hearing and sight
Solitary animals
Extremely agile - can leap up to 20 feet
Sharp Claws
Strong Jaws