Table of ContentsIntroductionWhat is a cougar?How do cougars act?What kinds of cougars are there?The history of cougars and humansCougars and conservationHybrids of cougarsConclusionAuthor BioPublisherIntroductionCougars, also known as mountain lions, are probably one of the best known local predators in the places like the United States of America. As one of the very few big cats in North America, the cougar sort of inhabits a special place in American and other cultures.It has no special markings; it's mostly its size that sets it apart from other cats for those who live around it. The cougar is not necessarily loved where it lives, but certainly fulfills an important part of its ecosystem.