It inhabits north woods, tropical forests, grasslands and deserts. The cougar is the largest cat in the Americas that does not have spot. Their claws are retractable. The cougar ranges from four to eight feet in body length, and weighs from 40 to 200 pounds.
Females are generally smaller than males.
The cougar is a solitary animal. It is estimated that a cougar will kill every 3 to 10 days. They often avoid intruding strangers, including humans. Cougars are generally not very aggressive animals. Unlike other large cats, cougars cannot roar.