In fact, it is not classified as one of the вЂњbig catsвЂќ because it doesnвЂ™t have the type of voice box that would enable it to roar. While it is among the largest cats in the world, it is more closely related to smaller felines (including domestic cats) than to lions or tigers.

Grows up to 2 ВЅ feet tall - Lives 8 to 13 yearsДID YOU KNOW? The mountain lion is known by many names, such as cougar, puma, panther and catamount. The total population of desert bighorns is estimated to be about 13,000 some of the biggest threats they face are disease from livestock and loss of habitat.ДЇAST FACTS - Found in western North America - Weighs up to 180 lbs. Rams are known for head-to-head battles that can last as long as 24 hours. Older rams can have impressively curled horns measuring over three feet long and weighing as much as 30 pounds. Ewes have smaller lighter horns that rarely grow larger than a half-curl. Both male and female sheep grow their signature horns shortly after birth, and their horns continue growing throughout their lifetimes. The bighorns' concave hooves allow them to climb steep, rocky desert mountains quickly and easily, helping them escape predators such as mountain lions, coyotes and bobcats. Lives 10 to 20 years - Found in herds of 8 to 10 individualsДID YOU KNOW? These agile animals are well adapted to NevadaвЂ™s dry environment, going several weeks without water while living mostly off grasses and, sometimes, cacti.

and northern Mexico - Weighs up to 300 lbs. FAST FACTS - Found in the southwestern U.S.

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