Today I, HorseGirl, am going to tell you about Cougars. Here's a picture:

About the Cougar:

The cougar is a large cat native to Canada, U.S.A., Mexico, Central America and some parts of South America. It is the largest cat in North and South America.

The cougar ranges from 6 to 8 1/2 feet (its tail accounts for 1/3 of its total body length) and can weigh as much as 175 pounds. The cougar's fur is short and its colour ranges from grey to reddish brown. The cougar's canine teeth can get as long as 1 1/2 inches. The cougar has a small head and a short snout.

The cougar has many names such as the Cougar, Puma, Mountain Lion, Catamount and Felis concolor, which is Latin for "cat of all one colour".

Cougars rarely attack humans unless they are sick, have kittens with them, have food, or are spooked.

Why are they endangered?

Cougars are endangered because over 2,100 cougars are shot every year in the U.S.A. and Canada. For every female cougar shot, about 3 to 4 kittens die too, because they can't survive on their own.

SAVE THE COUGAR!

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