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Animals can feel empathy just like humans do. Empathy for each other, for us, and even for other species.

Mountain Lions

1. Mountain lions have more names than any other animal in the world. 2. Mountain lions, pumas, and cougars are all the same species. 3. The cougar is the 4th largest cat in the world, behind the lion, tiger, and jaguar. 4. Mountain lions can live in nearly any type of American ecosystem. 5. They can jump 15 feet high and 40 feet in distance. 6. Mountain lions can run up to 50 mph. 7. Mountain lions’ have a different larynx than most of the big cats you may be used to, such as tigers and lions.

As a result, they communicate in different ways, such as chirping, growling, shrieking, and even purring. 8. Mountain lion cubs have blue eyes and spots. 9. Mothers defend their cubs from harm fiercely 10. Mothers will live with their Mountain Lion Cubs until they grow up while other adults will be met with on rare occasions. 11. Male mountain lions are called toms, whereas the females are known as queens. 12. Mountain Lion babies are called kittens or Cubs. They usually have spots for one year. 13. The color of the coat varies from silvery-grey to reddish coupled with lighter markings on the body. 14. A mountain lion has a round head with erect ears, powerful jaws, and retractable claws. 15. Stealth, secrecy, and solitude - the mountain lions are known by these characteristics.