Panther vs cougar vs mountain lion: size comparison
Panthers, cougars, and mountain lions are all names for the same animal, meaning they are the exact same size. You can picture them as large cats stretching about 6.56 ft (2 m) in length and standing nearly 29.5 in (75 cm) tall.
Biggest vs smallest
1.05× the size
mountain lion vs panther
- 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)
- mountain lion
- about 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 29.5 in (75 cm) tall · 132 lb (60 kg)
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
Questions people ask
- Are panthers and mountain lions different sizes?
- No, they are the same size. A panther is about 6.23 ft (1.9 m) long and 27.6 in (70 cm) tall, while a mountain lion is about 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 29.5 in (75 cm) tall.
- How much do these animals weigh?
- A panther weighs 121 lb (55 kg), while a cougar and mountain lion both weigh 132 lb (60 kg).
- Is a cougar larger than a panther?
- A cougar is slightly larger, measuring 6.56 ft (2 m) long and 29.5 in (75 cm) tall, compared to a panther at 6.23 ft (1.9 m) long and 27.6 in (70 cm) tall.