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Class
Mammals
Order
Carnivora
Family
Felidae
Zoo section
Mountains
Diet
Carnivorous
IUCN Status
Least concern
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding principally on snowshoe hares, but takes many other species of mammals, birds and even fish.
Lifespan
Up to 15 years in the wild and about 20 years in captivity.
Reproduction
Generally, the female is sexually mature at 2 years. Mating occurs between March and April. The 1-4 cubs are born between May and June after a gestation period of 9-10 weeks, and are weaned after 3 months.
Predators
Beside human, cougar and gray wolf.