The mountain lion is a large, slender cat with a smallish head and noticeably long tail.
Color is a light, tawny brown which can appear gray or almost black, depending on light conditions.
Also called cougar, puma, panther, painter and catamount. Life History A relatively uncommon, secretive animal. Also preys upon rabbits, jackrabbits, javelina, and rodents. Some lions occasionally kill livestock or dogs. Solitary, except during breeding.