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Weird things are happening in Phantom Valley and Tamara Hunt wants to know why. Why are the mountain lions coming out of the hills and why did her photo of a Native American turn out to show a mountain lion?.

A photo-illustrated exploration of cougars that describes their physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, eating habits, and endangered status.

Describes the behavior, habitat, physical characteristics, endangered status, and conservation of the North American mountain lion.

Color photographs and easy-to-follow text describe the world of cougars, leopards, lions, and tigers, discussing what they eat, how they move, where they live, and how they work together.

Discusses how these powerful cats hunt for food, raise their young, and adapt to life across a multitude of terrains.

Introduction to the cougar, including anatomy, natural talents, family life, diet, and current research techniques.

Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of the species of puma known as the Florida panther, threats to its existence, and efforts to protect these animals.

Discusses mountain lions as predators, featuring photographs and information about their keen senses and hunting abilities, and looking at the lives of mountain lion kittens.

Examines the physical characteristics and behaviors of mountain lions, looks at how building has intruded on mountain lion habitats, and discusses ways people can share the outdoors with the wild animals.