Built for stealth and speed, the puma thrives where few predators can.

Puma photography offers anextraordinary opportunity to capture one of the Americas’ most elusive andadaptable predators. Also known as mountain lions or cougars, pumas are admiredfor their stealth, elegance, and ability to thrive across diverse landscapes.Discover where to photograph pumas, the best conditions for sightings,recommended camera equipment, and techniques for creating powerful images ofthese remarkable wild cats.

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Our photo safaris are designed to bring you as close to the wild as possible, so that you can watch and photograph these extraordinary animals in their natural habitat.

Pumas of Patagonia Photo Safari

Overview

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Key Facts

Pumas have the largest distribution of any wild land mammal in the
Americas, ranging from Canada to South America.
They are incredibly athletic and can jump up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) vertically in a single leap.
Pumas have the ability to adapt to various habitats, including forests, mountains, deserts, and even urban areas.
Unlike most big cats, pumas can purr, similar to domestic cats, but they cannot roar.
Pumas are solitary animals and prefer to hunt alone, except during the mating season.
They have exceptional vision, allowing them to spot prey from long distances, even in low light conditions.
Pumas have a diverse diet, primarily consisting of deer, but they can also hunt smaller mammals like rabbits and rodents.
The mother puma raises the cubs on her own, teaching them essential hunting and survival skills for about two years.
Pumas are known by different names in different regions, such as mountain lion, cougar, catamount, and puma.
Pumas have powerful hind legs, enabling them to reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour (80 kilometers per hour) in short bursts.

Types and Habitats

Pumas (Puma concolor) range widely across the Americas, with several subspecies showing subtle differences in size and coat colour. Their adaptability allows them to thrive in forests, mountains, deserts, and coastal regions. As skilled hunters, they primarily target deer but will also take smaller prey like rodents, hares, and occasionally livestock. This flexibility in habitat and diet has made the puma one of the most successful and wide-ranging big cats in the world.

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