The Calgary Zoo - Puma, cougar, mountain lion, panther. Ever wonder why this big cat goes by so many different names? Cougars have one of the largest ranges of any mammal in
San Diego Zoo - Mountain lion, puma, cougar, panther—this cat is known by more names than just about any other mammal. But no matter what you call it, it's still the same
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