Puma

The Puma holds the unusual world record as the mammal with the largest number of names, and is an icon across the Americas. Its range extends from Alaska to Chile, however many populations are thought to be in decline and it has all but disappeared from the eastern United States.

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Puma’s inhabit 28 countries across the Americas.

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Within 200 years of European colonization, Pumas were eradicated from the east of the United States, except for a single population in Florida.

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There are 6 recognized sub-species of Puma.

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Puma

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Puma’s inhabit 28 countries across the Americas.

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Within 200 years of European colonization, Pumas were eradicated from the east of the United States, except for a single population in Florida.

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There are 6 recognized sub-species of Puma.

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

Near Threatened

Vulnerable

Endangered

Critically Endangered

RANGE

HISTORIC RANGE

CURRENT RANGE

CAT CHARACTERISTICS

Holds the world record for the mammal with the most names, including the Cougar, Catamount and Mountain Lion.

Largest geographical range of any native terrestrial mammal in the Western Hemisphere.

The Puma has strong hind legs that make it an excellent high and long jumper.

The Puma is unable to roar.

FACT FILE

Range: Largest geographical range of any native terrestrial mammal in the Western Hemisphere. inhabiting 28 countries across the Americas.

Health: Under increasing threat from habitat loss.

Main Threats: Habitat loss, human-Puma conflict, hunting.

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The Critically Endangered Arabian Leopard is the smallest Leopard subspecies. Do you adore the Arabian Leopard?

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They have the loudest roar of any cat, and love to live in groups called ‘prides’. Do you Like Lions?

LEARN MORE >

Jaguars are excellent swimmers, often hunting in water. Do Jaguars make you Jump for Joy?

LEARN MORE >

Leopards are great tree climbers and are pretty fast, strong and able to swim. Do you Love Leopards?

LEARN MORE >

Cheetahs are the fastest land mammal, with a body built for speed. Are you Charmed by Cheetahs?

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Snow Leopards can cover marathon distances in a single night. Are you Smitten by Snow Leopards?

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