How many types of mountain lions are there?

Answer 1

Sea lions are any of seven species in six genera of modern pinnipeds including one extinct species (the Japanese sea lion). Sea lions are characterized by the presence of external ear pinnae (ear-flaps), long front flippers, and the ability to walk on all four flippers on land. Their range extends from the subarctic to tropical waters of the global ocean in both the northern and southern hemispheres with the notable exception of the Atlantic Ocean. (Wikipedia) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated directly below this answer section.

Answer 2

Being a very secretive animal, the cougar or mountain lion's exact numbers are hard to determine over it's vast range. But aside from the endangered Florida race, seems to be doing well over most of it's range.

Answer 3

The mountain lion has a number of subspecies:Argentine cougar (Puma concolor cabrerae)

Costa Rican cougar (P. c. costaricensis)

Eastern South American cougar (P. c. anthonyi)

North American cougar (P. c. couguar)

Northern South American cougar (P. c. concolor)

Southern South American cougar (P. c. puma)

Florida panther (P. c. coryi) - status currently uncertain.

Answer 4

There are a wide variety of types of mountain lions. Some include cougars, pumas, as well as the panther. These large cats are usually found in mountainous regions.

Answer 5

A mountain lion is also known as a cougar, puma, or mountain cat. There are enough mountain lions in the world to make them the least concerned according to the conservation status.