The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists cougars as a “Least Concern” species overall, though some subspecies are endangered!
Cougars
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Facts About Cougars
Cougars rarely attack humans, with fewer than 30 fatal attacks recorded in North America in the last 100 years!
Fun and Unique Facts
Cougars have highly sensitive whiskers that can detect even the slightest air movements, helping them sense their surroundings and detect prey!
Cougars can adjust the size of their pupils significantly, allowing them to see better in low light, much more than house cats can!
A cougar’s tail is as long as a big, bouncy preschooler, who’s usually around 3 feet (0.91 meters) tall!
A cougar’s paw print is about the size of a kid’s outstretched hand — around 4 to 5 inches (10-13 cm) across!
A cougar’s canine teeth are about as long as your pinky finger!
A cougar kitten is about the size of a guinea pig when it’s born!
An adult cougar weighs about as much as a washing machine!
