Puma
Class: Mammalia (Mammals)
Order: Carnivora (Carnivores)
Family: Felidae (Cats)
Weight: from 29 to 105 kg
Height: from 60 to 85 cm
Body length: from 110 to 180 cm
Coloration: Reddish, sandy-colored fur.
Age of sexual maturity: At 3 years old
Gestation period: 95 days
Lifespan: 15-18 years
Habitat range: The habitat of the puma extends from the Rocky Mountains in North America to Patagonia in the south.
Diet: Ungulates and other mammals (beavers, monkeys, snakes, mice, etc.)
Did You Know?
- The puma is listed in the Guinness World Records as the animal with the most names. English-speaking countries alone have over 40 names for this royal cat.
- The age of a puma can be determined by its teeth.
- Puma cubs do not leave their hiding place until called by their mother.
- Pumas rarely attack humans but often hunt domestic animals.
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