Puma Quiz: What Do You Know About This Wild Cat?

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Pumas, also known as mountain lions, are fascinating and elusive creatures that have captured the imagination of people worldwide. With their sleek bodies, powerful limbs, and piercing eyes, these wild cats are a symbol of strength, agility, and grace.
But how much do you really know about them? Are you aware of their habits, diet, and preferred habitats?
Whether you are a seasoned wildlife enthusiast or just starting to learn about these big cats, this quiz will help you discover new and exciting facts about pumas!
Let's jump in!
Quiz Questions
- What is another name for a puma?
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- Lion
- Cougar/Mountain Lion
- Leopard
- Jaguar
- What is the scientific name for a puma?
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- Leopardus pardalis
- Panthera onca
- Puma concolor
- Felis catus
- What is the average lifespan of a puma in the wild?
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- 9-13 years
- 14-18 years
- 2-5 years
- 6-8 years
- Where do pumas live?
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- North America
- Australia
- Asia
- Africa
- What is the average weight of a male puma?
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- 115-220 lbs
- 20-40 lbs
- 81-100 lbs
- 41-60 lbs
- What is the average weight of a female puma?
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- 20-40 lbs
- 64-141 lbs
- 81-100 lbs
- 61-80 lbs
- What color is a puma?
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- Red
- Gray
- Black
- Tan
- What is the primary prey of pumas?
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- Deer
- Mice
- Rabbits
- Fish
- How fast can a puma run?
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- 31-40 mph
- 20-30 mph
- 51-60 mph
- 40-50 mph
- What is the gestation period for a puma?
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- 91-100 days
- 60-70 days
- 71-80 days
- 90-96 days
- What is a group of pumas called?
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- Herd
- Flock
- Ambush
- Pack
- Are pumas solitary animals or do they live in groups?
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- Solitary
- Groups
- What is the preferred habitat of pumas?
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- Deserts
- Rainforests
- Mountains
- Grasslands
- What is the scientific name for the subspecies of puma found in Florida?
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- Puma concolor cabrerae
- Puma concolor couguar
- Puma concolor concolor
- Puma concolor coryi
- What is the scientific name for the subspecies of puma found in the Andes mountains?
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- Puma concolor cabrerae
- Puma concolor concolor
- Puma concolor costaricensis
- Puma concolor couguar
Interesting Facts About Pumas
Pumas, also known as mountain lions, are one of the most fascinating wild cats on the planet. With their incredible speed, agility, and strength, pumas are often considered to be apex predators, capable of taking down prey that outweighs them.
However, these elusive creatures have a range of other unique characteristics that make them truly remarkable.
Here are some interesting facts about Pumas:
What Do Pumas Eat?
Although pumas have a varied diet, their primary prey consists of medium and large-sized hoofed mammals such as deer and collared peccaries. Juvenile pumas, on the other hand, tend to consume smaller prey like porcupines, American beavers, and raccoons while developing their hunting abilities and maturing.
Pumas are known to hunt primarily during the early morning and evening hours, with deer being their main target. In addition to deer, they may also prey upon rodents, hares, and on occasion, domesticated livestock.
Pumas exhibit a stealthy approach while hunting, often stalking their prey and then using their powerful jaws to deliver a lethal bite to the nape of the neck, sometimes leaping as far as 20 feet in the process.


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