Describes the life cycle, habits, and endangered status of the animal known as the cougar, mountain lion, puma, or panther.

Discusses mountain lions as predators, featuring photographs and information about their keen senses and hunting abilities, and looking at the lives of mountain lion kittens.

A photographic introduction to cougars, providing information on their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of cougars, the second-largest cats of the Americas. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why cougars have long, thin bodies"--Provided by publisher.

"Colo the cougar and her friend Ruff jump and play together, but they find that Ruff can't jump nearly as far as Colo. Ruff doesn't have a long, swishy tail like Colo does, to provide balance on long leaps. Ruff is a bobcat and his tail is much shorter. He is sure that something is wrong with him. The sympathetic Colo suggests that they go find a tail that Ruff would like better, so off they go. As the two kittens explore the variety of tails worn...

"The 'Old Woman' lives in the wild, searching for food, raising her cubs, and avoiding the two-legged creatures who come into her territory. But she is more than an animal — she is a mythic creature who haunts the lives and the dreams of men. Joseph Brandt has been captivated by the mountain lion’s legend since childhood, and one day he steps into the forest to seek her out."--back cover.

"Patrolling the remote West Texas backcountry, Anna’s first job as a national park ranger is marred by violence she thought she had left behind: the brutal death of a fellow ranger. When the cause of death is chalked up to a mountain lion attack, Anna’s rage knows no bounds. It’s up to her to save the protected cats from the politics and prejudices of the locals—and prove the kill was the work of a species far less rare…"--back cover.

"Due to common misconceptions about their nature, mountain lions have been targeted both by farmers who consider them a threat to their livestock, and sportsmen who hunt them as a trophy kill. In truth, this majestic cat is necessary to the survival of its entire ecosystem. Complete with full-color photographs that make the information pop, this enlightening text explores key curricular science concepts including interdependence, predator-prey relationships,...

"Evidence in the death of a wealthy business owner points to an unexplained—and unlikely—cougar attack, but special agent Sam Rivers risks his life to uncover the truth."--publisher's website.

"This vacation is wild! Ivan, Malia, and Dante stumble onto 13th Street while on their family ski trip. After being sucked through a portal, the cousins come face-to-face with joke-telling cougars and a mysterious cape-wearing boy. Will the kids get out of trouble this time?" --back cover