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felis concolor is the scientific name; the different aliases you have mentioned are but a few of the over 40 aliases this large western cat has

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The scientific name for mountain lions, cougars, and pumas is Puma concolor.

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What are differences between a mountain lion a cougar and a puma?

Cougars, pumas, and mountain lions are all the same wild cats. Cougars are pumas and mountain lions, pumas are cougars and mountain lions, and mountain lions are cougars and pumas. It is one type of wild cat that can be called three names!!THEY ARE ALL THREE THE SAME!!! :)Does that answer your question? I hope so! :)


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What are two popular names for the puma?

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Do cougars climb trees?

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What are interesting facts about the mountain lion?

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Are cougars and mountain lions the same?

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Are mountain lions the same as pumas?

Yes, mountain lions and pumas are the same species but are known by different names in different regions. They are also referred to as cougars in some areas.


Are cougars herbivore's?

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What are other names for cougars?

if you mean the category of cougars there are panthers pumas lions tigers catsi think they mean other names for the cougarCougarPumaMountain LionPanther