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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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Cougars, mountain lions and pumas are names of a single species. The only subspecies currently endangered is the Florida panther.


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Yes. All names for the mountain lion, Puma Concolor.


What is the difference between the mountain lion and the cougar?

Pumas, mountain lions and cougars are all names for the same animal. These big cats are called different names depending on the area that they live in. These cats are also called panthers and catamounts.


What are two popular names for the puma?

Pumas are also called cougars, mountain lions, painter cats, etc. but the scientific name is Felis concolor.


Do cougars climb trees?

yes they do. cougars mountain lions and pumas are the same animal people just have different names for them.


What are interesting facts about the mountain lion?

It has many common names like a cougar, and bobcat, and some others. That is why it has a specific scientific name. Aso Cougars cannot roar like lions ,tigers,leopards


Are cougars and mountain lions the same?

Panther, puma, cougar, or mountain lion are all different names for the same animal.Yes, there are about 4 names for a cougar. Mountain lion is the most common name.Yes


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?

No, they are carnivores and prey on other animals. They are like a giant house cat. Scientific name, Felis Concolor.Cougars, which along with Mountain lions and other local names, represent the same species, namely the Puma. These big cats will eat vegetation if necessary, but they are mainly carnivores.


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