Chapter 11

COUGAR FACTS FROM A TO Z! What's my name again? Cougars, mountain lions, pumas, panthers, catamounts, red tigers, and deer tigers—they're all the same big cat! Cougars are found in North and South America. Did you see that? Officially, there are no known cougar populations in Maine, but there are reports of sightings and clues to their possible presence every year. Cougars are considered big cats—like lions, tigers, leopards, and cheetahs! Because they hunt in the early morning and evening, cougars have excellent eyesight

and hearing, but their sense of smell is poor. Cougar cubs are born with spots! The spots go away as they get older. Powerful hind legs help cougars jump forty- five feet!