Explore the wild on Instagram: "🗻 Cougars & Deer – A Predator-Prey Connection Cougars (also called mountain lions or pumas) are apex predators in North and South America. Their hunting strategies and food choices play a vital role in balancing ecosystems. ✨ What do cougars hunt most often? • Their primary prey is deer — both mule deer and white-tailed deer. • In many regions, deer represent 60–80% of a cougar’s diet. • Cougars are ambush predators: they rely on stealth, powerful leaps, and a st