Cougar - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBAug 14, 2024 · The cougar (Puma concolor), also known as mountain lion, is the one of the largest cats in North America and a top predator native to Greater Yellowstone. (The jaguar, which occurs in New Mexico and Arizona, is larger.)
Mountain Lions in Yellowstone National Park: Everything ... - AZ …
WEBJun 3, 2022 · In this article, we will go over everything you need to know about mountain lions in Yellowstone, including what times of day they are most active and if it is possible to view them anywhere in the park.
Yellowstone Cougar Project
WEBThe cougar (Puma concolor) is also referred to as a mountain lion, catamount, or panther. Up to 45 cougars currently inhabit northern Yellowstone. Litters range from three–four kittens; 50% survive first year. Prey primarily on elk and mule deer, plus smaller mammals, especially marmots.
A new study finds Mountain lions might be changing the Greater ...
WEBMay 9, 2023 · Mountain lions in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem might be actually changing habitat for the better, according to new research from Panthera, a global conservation group that mostly studies wildcats.
Inside Yellowstone - Mountain Lions - Video (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBApr 27, 2007 · They are rarely seen, but Yellowstone contains the perfect habitat for mountain lions. This video will provide some information about these secretive cats.
Cougar - Wikipedia
WEBThe cougar (Puma concolor) (/ ˈ k uː ɡ ər /, KOO-gər), also known as the panther, mountain lion, catamount and puma, is a large cat native to the Americas.
Mountain Lions at Yellowstone National Park - Go Northwest
WEBThe Yellowstone mountain lions reside throughout the park during the summer, but can be found most often in the northern range of the park where prey is available year-round. They stalk mostly elk and deer and porcupine, but will usually take what opportunity provides.
Yellowstone Cougar Project providing insight to lions' lives, …
WEBMar 13, 2022 · A fourth mountain lion collared in the park was killed by Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte during a December hunt north of Yellowstone, sparking an outcry from some conservation groups.
What Do Mountain Lions Eat? 20 Animals in Their Diet
WEBOct 14, 2022 · In a single meal, mountain lions can eat anywhere between 20 and 30 pounds of meat, especially if they’ve recently hunted a large animal. In comparison, humans only eat around four pounds of food per day (and that’s usually at the very most!)
How Wolves Are Driving Down Mountain Lion Populations
WEBJan 21, 2021 · In an earlier study, Elbroch and his team reported that over the course of 15 years, the mountain lion population in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem in Wyoming dropped by 48 percent. They...