Puma concolor couguar, commonly known as the North American cougar, is a large, solitary feline native to various habitats across North America. It boasts a sleek, tawny coat and powerful limbs, adapted for stealth and agility. As an apex predator, it plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.

The Puma concolor couguar, commonly known as the Eastern Cougar, was historically found in the eastern regions of North America. Its range extended from southern Canada through the eastern United States down to Florida, and westward to parts of the Midwest. However, the Eastern Cougar is now considered extinct in the wild, with the last confirmed sighting in the early 20th century. The current range of the Puma concolor species as a whole includes large parts of North and South America, from British Columbia in Canada down to southern Chile in South America.

The Eastern Cougar historically inhabited a variety of environments, including forests, swamps, and mountainous regions. It preferred dense forests and areas with ample cover for hunting and protection. The species as a whole is adaptable to various climates, from temperate rainforests to arid deserts, but the Eastern Cougar specifically thrived in temperate forest regions with seasonal variations in climate.

The Eastern Cougar was an apex predator in its ecosystem, playing a crucial role in controlling the populations of its prey, which primarily included deer and smaller mammals. Its ecological niche involved a solitary and territorial lifestyle, requiring large areas of land to support its hunting and breeding activities. The species' adaptability allowed it to coexist with a range of other predators and prey, although human encroachment and habitat destruction significantly impacted its survival.