They prefer to use an area under an overhanging ledge, a crevice in a cliff, a cavity in a pile of rocks or under the roots of a tree, a badger burrow, or dense thicket. Cougars are believed to be monogamous, at least for the mating period. The female initiates the courtship and mating act. A female averages between 2 to 5 kittens every other year in the wild. After 2 to 3 months they are weaned, how- ever, they may stay with their mother for more than a year.
Cougars born in captivity do very well.
Their life span is approximately 25 years, and half that in the wild. Each cat has their individual personalities, and can be very affectionate to humans. It is always wise to keep in mind that they will never be domesticated, although they do and can form bonds with their owners.