The Mountain Lion is found mainly in North, Central and South Americas. It is a solitary animal, which weighs in between 70-200 pounds when it reaches adulthood. It has a smooth, unspotted coat.
A mountain lion will stalk and ambush its prey. Its prey consists of other animals that can range in size from a small mouse up to a moose if need be, but more commonly a deer. Mountain lions are territorial, and will drag it’s food to a location to eat it.
The Mountain Lion Foundation offers numerous pieces of information on this beautiful creature. The mountain lion may also go by the name of puma, panther and cougar in different areas.
While a mother may birth up to 4 cubs, generally only 1-2 will survive. The child remains with the mother for the first year and a half.
If you would like a fact sheet about mountain lion behaviors, you can find one here.
If you’d like to see a short 1 minute movie about mountain lions, you can visit DesertUSA.
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Big Cat Rescue is an organization that helps big cats such as mountain lions, tigers and lions. It is the world’s largest sanctuary for large wild cats.
You can learn more about BigCatRescue.org here.
If you would like to visit Big Cat Rescue , they are in the Tampa, Florida area, and information can be located here.
You can adopt and sponsor an animal as well. Information on sponsorship is available here.
If you are interested in volunteering and working with the cats, you can follow this link.
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I am in no way associated with this organization and am merely highlighting them as a part of “Untamed Tuesday” which brings awareness to wildlife, and organizations that help wildlife.
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