The Cougars

by Lynn M. Stone

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, relationship to humans, and future of the cougar, a cat that is found in both North and South American and known by at least five other names, including puma, catamount, painter, mountain lion, and panther.

23 pages, Library Binding

First published September 1, 1989

About the author

Lynn M. Stone is the author and photographer of Rabbit Breeds. Stone is a naturalist, nature photographer, and writer whose photos have appeared in such magazines as National Wildlife, Ranger Rick, National Geographic, Field and Stream, Outdoor Life, Natural History, Audubon, and Smithsonian.

Reviews

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

While a good introduction to the wild cats of North America, it was a bit too long and detailed for the short attention span of my 5-year-old. She loved the photographs though. It would probably make a good read for an older kid interested in these fascinating predators.

[Michelle Brandstetter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Children's nonfiction is such a great place to look for simple, straight forward facts on a particular topic. Cougars, native to many states in the U.S, are fairly abundant in Colorado. This little book is a great start when learning about this beautiful, although dangerous, animal.