Cougar Facts According to the Mountain Lion Foundation, the mountain lion — Puma concolor or Felis concolor — is known as a cougar or panther, depending on the region. Native Americans have ...

Cougar facts Known as: mountain lion, puma, cougar Eyes: Cougars have excellent night vision. Their peripheral vision is 287 degrees; a typical human’s peripheral vision is about 200 degrees.

Some facts about the cougar, also known as mountain lion, puma, panther and catamount: _ The animal once ranged throughout North America, except in the extreme north. It was gradually wiped out in ...

A mountain lion is shown in this 2014 file photo. In the past year, the national trend toward incivility has invaded discussions over Washington’s fish and wildlife management.

COUGAR ALIAS: Also known as the panther, puma, mountain lion, catamount, painter, or ghost cat. Size: From 5 to 9 feet long, including a 2 to 3 foot tail, and weighs from 100 to 200 pounds.