Animals - Northern Territory

Cougar, Puma, or Mountain Lion
Felis concolor
Range:	Presently from the Rocky Mountains west in the U.S. and Canada and south throughout Central and South America.
Habitat:	Adaptable to various climates due to its broad range; north woods, mountains, tropical rainforest, and the pampas in South America.
Diet:	Favorite is deer. At the zoo: fish and feline diet.
Fun Facts:	Due to its wide range, it has many different common names depending on what area you are in! Cougars are excellent jumpers and can leap 18-20 feet high from a near standstill and have been seen to drop to the ground from a height of 60 feet! They are very strong and have been known to drag a carcass 3 times its own weight! 1 to 6 cubs are born in a den! Their eyes are open at 7-14 days and they remain with the mother until about 2 years old! The life span is about 18-20 years! Man is the principle enemy and is responsible for their disappearance over much of its range!