Scientific Name: Puma concolor
Size: Head and body 3.4-6.4 feet (105-196cm); tail length 2.2-2.6 feet (67-78cm)
Weight: 79-227 pounds (36-103kg)
Distribution: Wide distribution from SW Canada, western United States and Florida, and ranging south through Central and South America
Habitat: Grassland, bush, swamp, tropical forest, coniferous forest
Diet: Deer, rodents, hare, beavers, porcupines, sheep, horses, and cattle
Reproduction: After a gestation period of 13 weeks, female gives birth to 3-4 cubs
Longevity: About 12 years (to 21 in captivity)
Population: Estimated at below 50,000
Status: Near Threatened