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The enrichment team at the Oregon zoo

Enrichment for Cougars

Food- Cougars are carnivores, which mean that they eat only meat. They eat deer and fish in their wild habitats.

Families- Cougars are solitary except when they are mating with females. Females with cubs are also an exception.

Location- Cougars (also known as mountain lions, Florida panthers, pumas, catamounts) are found all over the United States and parts of Canada and Mexico. Most cougar populations east of the Mississippi river have been wiped out.

Enrichment at the Oregon zoo

• Buffalo hide to chew on and keep teeth strong
• Ice treats
• Meat balls hidden around exhibit to forage
• Rodent treats
• Scents sprayed around exhibit
• Exhibit design- many logs to climb on, branches to chew
• Heated den for resting
• Halloween bats in exhibit
• Paper Mache piñatas (see common enrichment)
• Treats hidden around exhibit

Learn more about cougars.