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What is a cougar's predator?

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Cougars are top predators, so they are at the top of the food chain. Top predators have few competitors or natural enemies. However, wolves and bears are also top predators. Because Cougars, bears, and wolves share the same habitat, they can compete and kill each other if food is scarce.

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The cougar or mountain lion has no natural predators, but young may fall victim to other predators. The favorite prey of this cat are deer, rabbits, mountain Goats and Sheep, or any smaller species it can catch.

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The cougar is a predator. It hunts sheep, elk, deer, horses, cattle, calves, and goats. The cougar might also be prey to some larger animals.

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