Which of these is another common name for the cougar?
AnswerMountain lion
Cougars are also called mountain lions and pumas.
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Cougar facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about cougars, also called mountain lions or pumas, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What color is an adult cougar's coat usually?
AnswerTawny tan
Adults have a plain tawny to grayish-brown coat.
Going deeper
Cougars belong to which animal family?
AnswerFelidae
Felidae is the cat family.
Can cougars roar?
AnswerNo, they purr, hiss and scream instead
Cougars lack the throat structure that lets big cats like lions roar.
The cougar's range runs from western Canada to the southern part of which continent?
AnswerSouth America
Cougars range from the Yukon to the southern Andes.
Expert level
What does 'concolor' in Puma concolor mean?
AnswerOf one color
It refers to the cougar's plain, uniform coat.
Which is the only wild cat in the Americas larger than the cougar?
AnswerJaguar
The jaguar is the largest cat in the Americas.
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