* Length: 6-8 feet (1.8-2.4 meters) from head to tail
* Height: 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) at the shoulder
* Weight:
* Males: 100-220 pounds (45-100 kg)
* Females: 60-140 pounds (27-64 kg)
Important Note: The size of a puma is influenced by factors like:
* Geography: Pumas in North America tend to be larger than their South American counterparts.
* Diet: Pumas with access to abundant prey may grow larger.
* Age: Older pumas are typically heavier than younger ones.
Keep in mind that these are averages. Individual pumas can be larger or smaller than this range.