Welcome to Mill Mountain Zoo
Roanoke, Virginia
Where am I from?
Habitat: Broad range of habitats from forests to lowland and montane deserts.
Meet our Cougar, Nina!
Scientific Name: Puma concolor
Status: Least concern
Why? The species is widely distributed.
Diet: Carnivore: Deer, black bear, porcupines, beavers, and small rodents.
Fun Fact:
1) Known by many different names such as: puma, deer tiger, mountain lion, and panther.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1) How high can they jump?
A puma can jump 18 feet in the air, and jump across a span of 25 feet.
Management Efforts:
The most of the species range is protected where hunting is prohibited or regulated.
How Can I Help?
Recycling and using reusable products can help and using recycles wood products is a good way to help. Also, drive carefully in areas with cougars, road accidents are the reason the Florida Panther, a subspecies of cougar, is endangered.
Video: Up Close With the Cougars
How to spot a Cougar Track:
Once deemed extinct in Virginia, the cougar may have made a comeback. There have been unconfirmed sightings throughout many Virginia counties and this has people both excited and skeptical.
To learn more about the Cougar visit the following links: