Minnesota Seasons - mountain lion


Conservation Status	IUCN Red List	LC - Least Concern		No Image Available

	NatureServe	N3 - Vulnerable S3 - Vulnerable

	Minnesota	Special Concern

Occurrence	Occasional visitor
Habitat	Mostly emote, heavily forested areas, also agricultural areas
Lifespan	18 to 20 years
Size	Total length: 34″ to 61″ Tail: 21″ to 32″

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Food	Mostly deer

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Distribution			Sources: 6, 15, 29, 30, 76. According to the Minnesota DNR, “there is no evidence of a viable breeding population in Minnesota.” The map at left shows confirmed sightings.

Comments	Taxonomy This species was formerly named Felis concolor, placed in the genus with the domestic cat In 1993 its name was changed to Puma concolor, placing it in the genus with jaguarundi, a mammal only slightly larger than the domestic cat. Subspecies Until recently, 32 subspecies were recognized. In 2000, mitochondrial DNA analysis showed that most of those are too similar to deserve subspecies recognition. There are currently only six subspecies recognized, only one, eastern cougar (Puma concolor couguar), occurs in North America north of Latin America. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) concluded in 2011 that the eastern cougar (Puma concolor couguar) has been extinct since the 1930s. Subsequent sightings in the eastern United States, according to USFWS, represent individuals that escaped or were released from captivity, individuals of a western subspecies that have wandered east, misidentification of smaller cat species, and deception or self-deception (ala “bigfoot” sightings).

Taxonomy	Order:	Carnivora (carnivores)
	Suborder:	Feliformia
	Family:	Felidae (cat)
	Subfamily:	Felinae
	Tribe:	Acinonychini

Subordinate Taxa	Argentine cougar (Puma concolor cabrerae) Costa Rican cougar (Puma concolor costaricensis) Eastern South American cougar (Puma concolor anthonyi) North American cougar (Puma concolor couguar) Northern South American cougar (Puma concolor concolor) Southern South American cougar (Puma concolor puma)

Synonyms	Felis concolor

Common Names	cougar mountain lion panther puma


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	North American cougar WikiTubia

	About Published on Jan 5, 2017 The North American cougar (Puma concolor couguar), is the cougar subspecies once commonly found in eastern North America and still prevalent in the western half of the continent.As well as several previous subspecies of cougar of the western United States and western Canada, Puma concolor couguar encompasses the remaining populations of the eastern cougar, where the cat was also known as the panther, the only unequivocally known of which is the critically endangered Florida panther population. Many extinct populations, such as the Wisconsin cougar, which was extirpated in 1925, are also included in the subspecies.

	Mountain Lion Biology MtnLionFdn

	About Uploaded on May 12, 2011 The Mountain Lion Foundation presents information about the biology and behavior of America's Lion, the mountain lion which is also known as cougar, panther, puma, painter, tyger, ghost walker, klandagi, cuguacuarana, leopardo, catamount, koe-ishto, ko-icto, el leon, mountain cat, mountain screamer, felis concolor, and puma concolor.

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	Puma Concolor Couguar AC Vector Control Services

	About Uploaded on Aug 11, 2011 Mountain Lion (Puma concolor couguar) being trapped.

	Cougars: From the Mountains to Hollywood \| Nat Geo Live National Geographic

	About Published on Jan 27, 2014 Wildlife photographer Steve Winter combines patience and groundbreaking technology to photograph North America's elusive and nocturnal big cat. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta Upcoming Events at National Geographic Live! http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/ The National Geographic Live! series brings thought-provoking presentations by today's leading explorers, scientists, photographers, and performing artists right to your YouTube feed. Each presentation is filmed in front of a live audience at National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C. New clips air every Monday. Cougars: From the Mountains to Hollywood \| Nat Geo Live https://youtu.be/T-KxkcaLEVM National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

	Eastern Cougar Declared Extinct The Global Report TV

	About Uploaded on Mar 11, 2011 The eastern cougar has been declared extinct, according to a report issued this past week by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

	Mountain Lion Stand Off With Hiker Trevor Rasmussen

	About Published on Jul 16, 2015 Here is my standoff with a mountain lion that happened last summer in Glacier National Park. I did see the abscess when filming it and the first thing I did when I got out of the woods was report it to some rangers. I showed them the video, the abscess and told them the location where it happened. Fortunately it was in a place that was easy enough to remember and the park rangers were on top of it. :) I was carrying bear spray. https://www.facebook.com/FronkeyAdventures/ To use this video in a commercial player or in broadcasts, please email licensing@storyful.com Please like, comment and share. Thanks a lot!