COUGAR
Felis concolor
   
PAGE INDEX
1. Lateral view
2. Details
Also known as the Puma or Mountain Lion

Dental Formula : 3 1 2-3 1 / 3 1 2 1

1.Cougar skull, lateral view.

Details of Specimens Illustrated

Image 1
Cougar, Puma or Mountain Lion Felis concolor
Stage - immature
Source - Courtsey of Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Carlisle
Measurements
Condylobasal length152mm Zygomatic width125mm
Jaw length123mm Interorbital width30.5mm
Post-orbital constriction41mm Nasal length42mm

Latin name : Felis "a cat", concolor "all one colour"


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