Cougar vs Lion
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Cougar
0.9 m
Human
1.75 m
Lion
1.2 m
| Cougar | Lion | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 29–120 kg | 120–250 kg |
| Length | 1.5–2.75 m | 1.4–2.5 m |
| Height | 60–90 cm | 0.9–1.2 m |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Lifespan | 8–13 yrs | 10–16 yrs |
| Gestation | 92 days | 110 days |
| Offspring | 1–6 | 1–6 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular | Cathemeral |
| Migration | Sedentary | Resident |
| Habitat | Forest, Mountain, Grassland, Desert, chaparral, Woodland | Savanna, Grassland, Woodland |
| Regions | North America | Africa |
| Family | Felidae | Felidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |