Puma (Puma concolor)
The puma is Chile's largest feline, inhabiting the country from Arica to Magallanes. It can reach up to 2.8 meters in length and weigh up to 80 kg. It is a solitary and very agile hunter, feeding mainly on guanacos, deer, birds, and small mammals. A litter of between one and six cubs can be born; they are born blind and completely dependent on their mother. They are weaned at three months and, by six months, are already hunting their first prey. Its stealth, strength, and adaptability make it an emblem of the Andean ecosystems.
Conservation status: Least concern.