How will it affect the other organisms. Kiersten barnett matthew benson ej addison and michaela catoe consequences the mountain. The mountain lion also known as the cougar puma panther or catamount is a large cat species native to the americas.
Adult male lions have a prominent mane with a typical head to body length of 184 208 cm 72 82 in they are larger than females at 160 184 cm 63 72 in.
Mountain lion scientific name. Due to its wide range it has many names including puma mountain lion panther painter and catamount. Black markings decorate the tip of the tail. The lion panthera leo is a species in the family felidae and a member of the genus panthera it has a muscular deep chested body short rounded head round ears and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail.
