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Puma (/ ˈ p j uː m ə / or / ˈ p uː m ə /) is a genus in the family Felidae whose only extant species is the cougar (also known as the puma, mountain lion, and panther, [2] among other names), and may also include several poorly known Old World fossil representatives (for example, Puma pardoides, or Owen's panther, a large, cougar-like cat of Eurasia's Pliocene).
Outside of the cat family, retractable claws are found only in certain species of the Viverridae (and the extinct Nimravidae). [2] A claw that is retractable is protected from wear and tear. Most cats and dogs also have a dewclaw on the inside of the front paws. It is much less functional than the other claws but does help the cats to grasp ...
They have slender muscular bodies, strong flexible forelimbs and retractable claws for holding prey, dental and cranial adaptations for a strong bite, and often have characteristic striped or spotted coat patterns for camouflage. [3] [4] Felidae comprises two extant subfamilies, the Pantherinae and the Felinae.
Mysterious feline captured on camera roaming near Wellington. What do Florida panthers and bobcats eat? Florida panther: Deer, raccoons, rabbits, armadillos and wild hogs are prey for the Florida ...
NO. 9: ‘DRAGON’-LIKE CREATURE — WITH ‘STRONG’ CLAWS — FOUND NEAR BUS STOP. IT’S A NEW SPECIES. Photos show the scaly animal discovered in a forest of southern India. ...
Exceptionally heavy male lions and tigers have been recorded to exceed 306 kg (675 lb) in the wilderness, [20] [21] and weigh around 450 kg (990 lb) in captivity. [20] [22] The liger, a hybrid of a lion and tiger, can grow to be much larger than its parent species. In particular, a liger called 'Nook' is reported to have weighed over 550 kg ...
Bite – WikiPumas have sharp teeth that they can use to attack any time. Retractable claws – WikiPumas have claws that they can use for attacks, but the claws can also retract for kinder gestures. Sight – WikiPumas have great vision and can see a stub from far away, then proceeding to use their agility and speed to get to it.
From 8-eyed spiders to a new species resembling a “miniature dragon.”