Mountain Lion (Puma concolor)
 Also known as: puma, cougar, catamount, ghost cat, panther


IDENTIFYING MOUNTAIN LIONS



More information about the Natural History of Mountain Lions can be found here.

LIVING WITH MOUNTAIN LIONS: SAFETY GUIDELINES

Information about how to avoid or deal with mountain lion encounters can be found at:
The Cougar Fund Safety Guidelines
Arizona Game and Fish Department: Living with Mountain Lions



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