Cougars

What is the main topic of the article "Cougars."

• facts about cougars
• where most cougars live
• the cougar's hunting skills
• how cougars raise their young

Unlike animals that have a lot of body fat, cougar's main source of insulation is its

• fur coat
• whiskers
• sweat glands
• body temperature

Describing cougars' coats and coloring supports the main idea that

• all cougars look the same
• adult cougars look like female lions
• cougars have coats of different colors
• their fur helps keep cougars safe from predators

Which detail supports the main idea that cougars have good eyesight?

• They have a sharp sense of hearing.
• They blind in with their surroundings.
• They have a tawny, or orange-brown, coat.
• They can see moving prey from long distances.

Which sentence from the article states a main idea?

• "Like all of their cat relatives, cougars have whiskers."

• "These sensitive hairs are also called vibrissae."

• "The cougar uses whiskers to gather information through touch."

• "They grow on either side of the animal's nose and mouth, above the eyes, and sometimes on the chin."

The fact that cougars have three kinds of teeth suggests that these animals

• eat plants and flesh
• are biologically complex
• have a strong sense of taste
• do not have very strong jaws

Which animal is a natural predator of the cougar?

• crocodile
• hawk
• lion
• wolf

What does the word offspring mean in the sentence below?
The mother makes no special effort to catch small prey for her small offspring. 

• adults
• animals 
• babies 
• reptiles

Cougars often live their lives

• unobserved by humans

• in the company of humans

• in cages

Where do cougars not live?

• Western United States

• Central America

• South America

• Switzerland