Panther vs cougar: size comparison
Size and the space each takes up
- panther
- about 6.23 ft (1.9 m) long and 27.6 in (70 cm) tall · 121 lb (55 kg)
- cougar
- about 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 29.5 in (75 cm) tall · 132 lb (60 kg)
Quick answer
A cougar is about 1.05 times the size of a panther. A panther: about 6.23 ft (1.9 m) long and 27.6 in (70 cm) tall, 121 lb (55 kg). A cougar: about 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 29.5 in (75 cm) tall, 132 lb (60 kg).
A cougar is slightly larger than a panther. You can picture the difference by comparing their measurements, as a cougar is about 1.05 times the size of a panther.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How long are these animals?
- A panther is about 6.23 ft (1.9 m) long, while a cougar is about 6.56 ft (2 m) long.
- What is the height difference?
- A panther is 27.6 in (70 cm) tall and a cougar is 29.5 in (75 cm) tall.
- How much do they weigh?
- A panther weighs 121 lb (55 kg) and a cougar weighs 132 lb (60 kg).