By Josie June 1st, 2023
They are large, muscular cats with a sleek build.
Its coat is short and tawny brown, their ears and tail are black-tipped.
Wolves are larger with a more rectangular body shape.
They have dense shaggy fur, varying in color from white, gray, and brown to black.
Cougars are solitary animals, except females, who live with their cubs until they are old enough to survive independently.
The social hierarchy is strict, with all pack members knowing their place.
Wolves are social animals, living in packs led by an alpha pair.
Both animals are opportunistic hunters, feeding on small animals to large ungulates such as deer, elk, and moose.
Cougars are the most successful predators, with a success rate of 80% for deer attacks.
The cougar is a solitary predator that prefers ambush hunting
They use their agility and powerful hind legs to pounce on unsuspecting prey from behind.
– Encircle and herd their prey – Bite at the prey’s legs to weaken it – Attack from multiple angles
Both species can kill and eat one another’s young, further fueling their rivalry.
The cougar vs. wolf often compete for the same prey and territories.