Mountain Lion

An elegant cat, the mountain lion has a long body, powerful limbs, small head, short rounded ears and a long tail. Mountain lions typically hunt at night and move stealthily as they travel.

an elk in the grass

The coat of a mountain lion is a yellow, sandy color and may also be gray to reddish-brown. Their diet usually consists of deer, elk and hare, but may consist of a variety of other animals and mammals. For more, visit Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.