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Cougar (Puma concolor)

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Cougar
(Puma concolor)
Felid native to the American continent.
Although its size is similar to cats in the pantherine subfamily, the cougar is classified in the subfamily felinae, along with the domestic cat.
Paws and hind legs are large relative to other felids.
Also known as puma, mountain lion, panther and mountain cat.
(This cat holds the Guinness record for the animal with the highest number of names - 40 in English alone).