4. Mountain Lion (Felis concolor or Puma concolor)
Looks like: Tan to gray body; cubs are usually covered with blackish brown spots. Adult males can be up to 8 feet (2.1 meters) long and weigh between 130 and 150 pounds (59 and 68 kg). Adult females can be 7 feet (2.4 meters) long and weigh between 65 and 90 pounds (29 and 41 kg).
Found in: Coast-to-coast, but primarily in 14 western states with a small endangered population in Florida.
Endangered? Threatened.
Fun Fact: "Mountain lions are known by numerous names including cougars, Florida panthers, pumas and catamounts," Bass says.
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