* Also known as cougars, pumas, and catamounts.
* Largest cats in the Americas.
* Solitary and highly territorial.
* Ambush predators, taking down deer, elk, and other large prey.
* Can leap up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) vertically and 40 feet (12 meters) horizontally.
* Have excellent eyesight and hearing.
* Can run up to 50 mph (80 kph) for short distances.
* Primarily nocturnal, but can be active during the day.
* Typically live in mountainous regions, but found in a variety of habitats.
* Range from Canada to South America.
* Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, but populations are declining in some areas due to habitat loss and hunting.