Puma Finn Wack

Classification and Description

• Felis Concolour• Mammal; Felidae• Size 1.5-2.75 tall;

5-9ft long 64-198 lbs.

• Gray, brown, tan, furry; spotted when young

Biome

• North and South America• Andes and Rocky mountains; forests ,

rainforests• Does not hibernate• Migrates

Life Cycle

• 6 kittens; 2-3 years• Stays with mom 1 year• Carnivore• 10-20 years

Adaptations

• Long legs• Sharp claws• Purrs, chirps , meows• Screams

Reasons for Endangered Status

• Humans, Andean Bears, Jaguars

• Tree cutting• Gold mining• Population

disappearing

Conservation

• 30,000 in world• Educate others• National parks• Clean rivers

Fun Facts

• Jumps length of school bus• Not big cat• Sounds like baby when young• Rolls in mud

Resources

• www.a-zanimals.com• Big Cats of the World. 2010• Welsbacher , Anne. Wild Cats Pumas.• Ranger Rick National Wildlife Federation.

“Cool Cat.”