To learn more about the origins of some of these names, read Chapter 1 of Cougar: The American Lion.Īlthough the mountain lion may have more names and nicknames than any other animal, the following are not names for lions and represent completely different species: bobcat, lynx, ocelot, jaguar, leopard, cheetah, Asiatic lion, African lion, and tiger. Depending on the region and native language, common names for the American lion include: mountain lion, cougar, panther, puma, painter, el leon, and catamount. Barnes listed 18 native South American, 25 native North American, and 40 English names for the same animal. Today, mountain lions are listed in dictionaries under more names than any other animal in the world. As a result, each native tribe and group of European explorers gave the cat a different name. Historically they could be found anywhere from the Canadian Yukon to the Straits of Magellan - over 110 degrees in latitude - and from the Atlantic seaboard to the Pacific Ocean. Mountain lions once ranged more extensively than any other mammal in the Western Hemisphere. YES! The American lion’s scientific name is Puma concolor, and is sometimes referred to as “the cat of many names.” The scientific name was changed from “ Felis concolor” in recent decades. Are Mountain Lions, Cougars and Panthers all the Same Animal? Click here for more information on mountain lion tracks, scat and other signs. Dog tracks are more symmetrical, and the raised dirt in the middle forms an “X” shape. Their toes slant - similar to human feet - indicating left or right foot. Walking, the cat’s hind foot steps in his fore track, creating overlapping patterns. Their claw marks do not show in the track. Mountain lions have a distinctive “M” shaped pad with three lobes on the rear of the heel (dogs only have two lobes). If Mountain Lions Aren’t Endangered Why Do They Need Protection?.Will Sport Hunting of Lions Improve the Safety of People, Pets and Livestock?.How Can I Protect My Pets and Livestock From Mountain Lions?.Where Do Mountain Lions Live in the U.S.?.Are Mountain Lions, Cougars, and Panthers all the Same Animal?.She follows me for over six minutes acting very aggressive while I walk backwards up the trail. “Turns out they were cougar cubs and their mother was not happy to see me. “OK, this is where I f–king die.’’Īfter a torturous 6 minutes, the mountain lion finally decides she’s done toying with the hiker and stops following him.īurgess posted the footage on YouTube and Instagram, writing on the former, “I found what I thought were bobcats on the trail during a run. “Where’s my gun?’’ he adds in exasperation. “You’re a good little kitty,’’ Burgess says - before muttering again, “Holy sh-t! Holy sh-t! “I’m big and scary!” the man says - as the cat raises itself on its hind legs at times and bares its teeth and claws at him. “Oh, f–k!’’ Kyle Burgess says on the camera footage as he realizes the wild mother cat is starting to follow him and he begins to film her while trying to hurry back down a trail in Slate Canyon near Provo on Saturday, according to local KUTV.īreathing heavily - while futilely trying to scare the cougar with weak roars - Burgess stumbles along the gravel path shouting at the cat, “Please go away! Terrifying video shows a Utah hiker being stalked by a mountain lion after the man stumbled on her cubs. What to wear hiking this fall: 21 women's outfit ideas for cold weather Northern California family found on hiking trail died of extreme heat Hiker lost for 24 hours ignored calls from rescuers because of unknown number Miracle 'hiking buddy' dog survives 170-foot fall off cliff
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