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Domestic cats aren't all that different from big cats such as lions. All members of the cat family are true carnivores which have to hunt and kill prey animals in order to survive. All species hunt in much the same way: Creep up to the prey as close as possible, then pounce on the prey. Cats have strong and compact bodies and legs, and are only capable of short bursts of speed when chasing down prey. Once caught, the cat will use their muscle power and weight to bring down the prey.
Cats, particularly the smaller species, have very large eyes. These are perfect for seeing clearly in low light. The hours around dawn and dusk are when a cat (and its prey) is usually the most active. A cat's long whiskers are also perfect for navigating spaces, especially in the dark.
All cats have exactly the same type of teeth that is perfect for tearing and rendering flesh and crunching up bone: Large canines for holding prey, and scissor-like premolars and molars for cutting up meat into easy-to-swallow chunks.
Pet cats - like their wild cousins, get all their nutrition from meat-based proteins and fats, so feeding a pet cat food high in meat content and no grains or cereals is the best way to ensure your cat gets all the nutrition it needs.
Most cats are also good climbers, using trees or rocks as lookout posts for stalking prey or to retreat to, and hide in, when threatened. Retractable claws are essential for many things: From grabbing and holding prey, climbing, and fighting or self-defence. A cat's long tail also has an essential use of helping a cat balance when climbing or hunting.
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∙ 9y agoCougars have five digits on the forepaw and the hind paw, with a claw on each, which the cougar can use when attacking it's prey. The cougar has a very strong neck that makes it well adapted for latching onto, and tearing up large animals.
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∙ 9y agoMountain lions are warm blooded and have fur to stay warm in cold climates. They are very good at jumping, able to leap up to 18 feet upward or 40 feet horizontally. They are also very good sprinters. Their tawny color provides good camouflage.
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∙ 12y agothey help not to have a big population of animals.
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∙ 10y agoclaws to cling to there habitat, the mountains
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∙ 6y agocheetahs used there fantastic spines to run so fast
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What are a cougars' mental and physical adaptations?
they can smell this that are far away, they have very good eyesight and they have ears to hear their prey
What adaptations do cougars make to the rainforest?
Cougars are very adaptable and have adapted to almost every habitat. They are found in the taiga, grasslands, deciduous forests, mountains, deserts and, yes, even in the rain forests of South America. One habitat they avoid, however, is the tundra. For a view of all the habitats where the cougar is found click on this link.
What do you call a male cougar?
Male cougars are simply called cougars, there is no special term. Female cougars are she-cougars and baby cougars are known as cubs.
Do cougars fight with other cougars?
cougars try their best to avoid each other.
When did The Cougars end?
The Cougars ended in 1964.
When was The Cougars created?
The Cougars was created in 1961.
Are there cougars in Mexico?
Yes, there are Cougars in mexico.
Do cougars eat platypus?
No. Cougars do not eat platypuses, for the simple reason that platypuses and cougars occupy different continents. Platypuses are endemic to Australia, and there are no cougars in Australia.
Are male cougars much large than female cougars?
yes male cougars are much larger!!
What is interesting about cougars?
One interesting fact about the cougars is that cougars are acctually "SHY" animals!As saying that cougars are strange because they do not attack people! But when they do its because they are hungry!
Are cougars and wolves carnivores?
Cougars and wolves are carnivores.
Are there cougars in WolfQuest 2.5?
No, there are bears and coyotes but no cougars.
