Puma concolor (mountain lion, cougar, panther, )
| Diet | Strict carnivore. |
| Habitat | Generalist, any area with adequate cover and prey. Historically widespread, almost exterminated in eastern US (small population in Florida). Sometimes suburban or urban. Ranges throughout North and South America. |
| Description | Long tail >half the length of head and body. No ear tufts or long facial fur. Dorsum and tail tawny, with lighter venter. Few distinct markings (except kittens have spots). |
| Skull Characteristics | Temporal ridges join in V at the front of the braincase forming a large sagittal crest. Interorbital breadth is slightly larger than postorbital breadth. Dental : I3/3, C1/1, P3/2, M1/1 = 30 total teeth. |
| Notes | Links to more species information:
Smithsonian Animal Diversity Web |