Mountain Lion

wildlife-biology

As of the most recent official information, there is no established, breeding population of mountain lions (Puma concolor) in north Georgia. State wildlife agencies document occ...

wildlife-status

There is no established, breeding population of cougars (Puma concolor) in Tennessee today. State wildlife records show only rare, transient individuals, typically young males d...

Relationships

In Wilson Rawls’s classic novel Where the Red Fern Grows , the mountain lion functions as a formidable natural adversary that tests the bond between Billy, his coonhounds, and...

wildlife-biology

Mountain lion cubs stay with their mother for approximately 18 to 24 months, a period that covers denning, extended lactation, and progressive learning of survival skills. Durin...

wildlife-behavior

Mountain lions, also called cougars or pumas, do swim when necessary, although they prefer to avoid deep water. Swimming is not a primary travel or hunting method, yet individua...

wildlife-species

The term Smoky Mountain panther usually refers to reported black panthers or mountain lions in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding ranges. This guide explain...