Cougars: Understanding Their Behavior and Habitat

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Which of the following regions is NOT mentioned as a habitat for cougars?

• Alaska

• Florida

• British Columbia

• Hawaii

What is the average length of a cougar?

• 6 to 7 feet

• 3.3 to 5.3 feet

• 1.5 to 2.5 feet

• 8 to 9 feet

How do cougars in warm climates cool themselves?

• By sweating

• By panting

• By swimming

• By staying in the shade

Which sense is most developed in cougars?

• Taste

• Sight

• Smell

• Touch

What is the primary purpose of a cougar's whiskers?

• To detect scents

• To gather information through touch

• To attract mates

• To communicate with other cougars

How do cougars groom themselves?

• By rubbing against trees

• By licking with their rough tongues

• By rolling in the dirt

• By using their paws

At what age do cougar kittens typically lose their spots?

• 2 months

• 8 months

• 4 months

• 12 months

What is one of the first lessons a mother cougar teaches her kittens?

• How to roar

• How to swim

• How to climb trees

• How to eat solid food

How long do cougar kittens typically stay with their mother?

• 24 months

• 18 months

• 12 months

• 6 months