phoenix Zoo TRAIL CARDS
History:
Fern and Thistle came to us from the Oakland Zoo, where they were rescued after their mother died in a vehicle strike. They come from a litter of three, their brother spruce was sent to another zoo per SSP reccomendations.
Fern and Thistle have both been altered as not to breed, while their brother spruce was not.
While Mountain Lions are typically solitary, those who are raised together can share the same space.
More Information:
IUCN: Least Concern
Largest of the small cats
Average size - Males: 110-180 lbs; Females: 80-130lbs
Bergmann's rule - animals living further north in colder climages tend to be larger than their counterparts in more southern/warmer regions
Have many comon names, including cougar, puma, or panther
Widest range of any animal in the west
Once found across the country
Only remain in Florida in the East
Long tail assists with balance
Powerful legs
Babies have spots and blue eyes
Live 10-12 years in the wild (into early 20s in captivity)
