What is a baby cougar called?

Baby cougars are often called cubs, and they are sometimes referred to as kittens. They remain with their mother for the first two years of life. It's during this two-year period that cubs learn to hunt and survive on their own.

Once cougars have reached 2 years of age, they leave the protection of their mother, and become reliant on their own abilities for survival. By the age of 2 or 3, female cougars are able to reproduce. This early birthing ability is essential to survival and propagation, as cougars typically only live to 10 years old in the wild.