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A
cat of many names, the Puma is also known as the Cougar,
Panther or Mountain Lion. In general the size and coloration
of the cat varies greatly across its range, which stretches
from the south west of Canada down the western states
of North America and throughout most western parts of
the South American continent. In the north of its range
and in higher mountainous regions the cougar's coat
is generally longer to provide additional protection
against the extremes in temperature - the colour of
the fur varies from slate grey, through yellow buff
to light reddish brown. In appearance the cougar has
a small, broad head with small rounded ears, a powerful
body with long hind legs and tail, which is tipped with
black.
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