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Patagonia, Chile
Male pumas are also known as mountain lions, cougars, and panthers, among others. Adult males are larger than females, and can reach up to 7.9 feet (2.4 m) from nose to tip of tail, with a body weight approaching 220 pounds (100 kg).
They are stealth hunters and use their size and weight to overcome prey. In Patagonia, Chile, Guanacos are their primary target. Guanacos are sizeable as well, weighing up to 265 pounds (120 kg) and standing 43–45 inches (110–116 cm) tall at the shoulder. Approximately 1 in 5 hunts are successful on average.
This dominant male looks at the photographer as if to say "stay back". He appears rather healthy and well-fed.
Photo © copyright by Dr. Edward Mikol.
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