Mammal

The puma

Puma concolor

The puma, Puma concolor, is a carnivorous mammal from the Felidae family which lives in forests, mountains and deserts throughout America and South America.

Distinctive features

Young pumas are born with black spots and do not acquire their uniform fur until they are sixteen months old.

This feared predator can leap up to four metres high without a run-up and jump ten metres! It can also run at speeds of up to 70 km/h.

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