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Near Threatened

NT

Puma

Fact:

The geographic range of the puma is the largest of any mammal in the western hemisphere - from Canada through South America.

Habitat:

Mountain forests, swampland, grassland and dry brush.

Threats:

Hunting, habitat loss, declining prey species, shot as pests.

Range:

North and South America.

Additional information:

There are only 30-50 adult pumas left in the swamp forest of Florida.