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Powerful pumas




            There are several species of puma, all of which live
            in parts of North and South America. Muscular

            and athletic, pumas are fast movers, good swimmers,

            and excellent climbers. They avoid contact with

            humans and are rarely seen.

































                                                                     Pumas are fantastic
                                                                       at the long jump,

                                                                        managing huge

                                                                         leaps of about
                                                                          40 ft  (12 m).









                                                         On the prowl

                                                         Pumas have different territories during
                                                         the winter and summer, which they migrate
                                                         to and from each year. Male pumas have
                                                         larger territories than female pumas.
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