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Class
Mammals
Order
Carnivora
Family
Felidae
Zoo section
Mountains
Diet
Carnivorous
Habitat
Various habitats
IUCN Status
Least concern
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding mainly on small mammals like snowshoe hares, but occasionally on young deer and birds.
Lifespan
Up to 12 to 15 years in the wild and around 20 years in captivity.
Reproduction
From the age of 12 to 18 months old, mating takes place between February and March. The 2-3 cubs are born between late April and mid-May after a 50 to 70 day gestation period and are weaned after 2 months
Predators
Cougar, grey wolf, coyote; the young can also be the prey of great horned owl and red fox.