Cougar symbolizes one's ability to accept and direct the course
of power through one's life with grace and speed. Its appearance
heralds a time when we will learn to move quickly when the
opportunities we have been seeking to transform our lives
suddenly present themselves, especially if we are willing to
claim and step fully into our own power. Often called Puma,
Mountain Lion, Florida Panther and by other names, the Cougar is
one of the largest of all North American cats. Males can weigh
in at 150 pounds and be up to 8 feet in length. Females are
generally smaller, though still up to a good 7 feet in length
and weighing in at 90 pounds. Their primary prey are larger
animals such as Elk and Deer, though they will eat smaller
animals if prefered food sources are scarce. For those who have
this powerful animal as a totem, they too may often find that
their need for protein is higher than many other people. While
plant proteins can sometimes be substituted, usually the
prefered source is red meat. The Cougar bo