Their body coloration varies from tan to gray as adults and is spotted when young. They have clear yellow eyes, a pink nose, and well-muscled, strong legs. Young are born in a den, in litters ranging from one to six, averaging two to three. Mountain lions range from sea level to 10,000 feet.
Typical habitat is steep, rocky canyon country, or mountainous terrain.
They are primarily nocturnal, secretive, and rarely seen. The Florida panther is an endangered species. Mountain lions are carnivorous. They prey on most other animals in their habitat, including pronghorn, hares, badgers, porcupines, skunks, coyotes, deer, bighorn sheep, fish, and rodents. Male territories range from 15 to 30 square miles, and females range from 5 to 20 square miles, depending on the number of young they are providing for.