JONES ON COUGARS The mountain lion, or cougar, of our Rocky Mountain region, is nothing more nor less than the panther.

He is a little different in shape, color and size, which vary according to his environment.

The panther of the Rockies is usually light, taking the grayish hue of the rocks.

He is stockier and heavier of build, and stronger of limb than the Eastern species, which difference comes from climbing mountains and springing down the cliffs after his prey.
In regions accessible to man, or where man is encountered even rarely, the cougar is exceedingly shy, seldom or never venturing from cover during the day.

He spends the hours of daylight high on the most rugged cliffs, sleeping and basking in the sunshine, and watching with wonderfully keen sight the valleys below.