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Columbia County Tourism.com
MacKenzie Center |
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Columbia County Tourism.com
MacKenzie Center |
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Wildlife at the MacKenzie Center |
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Mountain Lion Puma concolor
Description: The mountain lion is the second largest member of the cat family that is native to the United States, the jaguar being the largest. It is identified as a large, unspotted cat with a long tail the thickness of a baseball bat. It ranges from 6-9 feet long from nose to tail, with large feet that enable it to silently sneak up on its prey. There are many names for the mountain lion including puma, panther and catamount (cat of the mountains). Habitat: In Wisconsin and most of the eastern United States it is now considered extirpated. Diet: Feeds mainly on deer but will also eat rabbits, rodents, raccoons, birds and even grasshoppers. Uneaten portions of prey are hidden for later consumption. Habits: Mountain lions hunt during the day or night. They are also excellent climbers and jumpers, able to leap more than 30 feet in a single bound. Mountain Lions and People: In the past, cougars were hunted in an effort to increase game populations and protect livestock. Now that the predator’s importance in the ecosystem is realized, efforts are being made nationwide to protect and manage existing populations of mountain lions. |
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