Curated OER
Mountain Lions in Arizona Lesson 5: Humans and Lions - Encounters in Nature
Fledgling felinologists are taught how to recognize when a mountain lion is preparing to attack. They identify proper actions to provide the greatest chance of survival if they are attacked. Learners play a matching card game in which...
Curated OER
Mountain Lions in Arizona Overview
Here is an overview to a unit on the mountain lions of Arizona. Six different lessons take youngsters on a complete investigation of the adaptations, diet, population density, and management of these beautiful wild cats. Each of the...
Curated OER
The Lion as Predator - Agile as a Cat LESSON OVERVIEW In this lesson, students will learn about some key adaptations that make the mountain lion an effective predator. They will do this by comparing the ability of mountain lions to perform certain actions
Students discuss some key adaptations that make the mountain lion an effective predator. They compare the ability of mountain lions to perform cetrain actions, such as jumping and listening, with the ability of humans to perform the same...
Curated OER
Cougar or Human: Which Needs Protection?
Students conduct Interned research on the cougar, listing perceptions about cougars, and facts about cougars. They view a video, take notes during the video, and organize presentations to present their findings.
Other
Sangres: Living With Wildlife Mountain Lion
A profile of the Colorado mountain lion including description, habitat, range, diet, young, reproduction, other common names it is known by, and even how to act if you should come upon one of these cats in the wild!
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Small Cats
An in-depth description of small cats, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures, video, and sound bytes. [1:37]
Other
National Wildlife Refuge Assoc: Florida Panther
Beautiful photographs enhance the detailed information about the endangered Florida panther provided by this resource. Topics discussed are habitats, communication, diet, reproduction, and threats. Find out what is being done to help...
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Cougar
Detailed information about the cougar, including geographic range and habitat, physical features, behavior, lifespan, and the positive and negative economic impact they have on humans.
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Cougar
Looking for a great resource on cougars? This site contains information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Mountain Lion (Felis Concolor)
Presents an overview of the Mountain Lion, including their habitat, appearance, behaviour, and diet, Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Puma (Felis Concolor)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the puma, also known as a cougar or mountain lion. Discusses where they are found, their classification, anatomy and physical characteristics, distribution and habitat, behavior, lifestyle,...
BBC
Bbc Online: Puma, Florida Panther
At this site from BBC Online you can learn all about the Puma with this detailed fact sheet and these spectacular photos. There is also a short video of the Puma.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Florida Panther
Learn more about the Florida Panther through this educational site. Students will find information about habitat, life cycle, diet, behavior and more of this small cat.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Florida Panther
Organized listing of facts about the Florida panther. Topics include size, habitat, food, behavior, and threats.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Cougar, Puma, Mountain Lion, Panther, or Catamount
A brief description of the cougar (also known as the puma, mountain lion, panther, or catamount). Includes a labeled diagram with details about the cougar's physical appearance.
Other
Audubon Nature Institute: Cougar
Meet the cougar and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.