" Ambush " Graphite Pencil Print 

Artist: Teresa Welling

From an original graphite pencil drawing by the artist

Cougar waits on a tree branch to ambush prey that might happen below

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9" x 12" Giclee print matted in white matting

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16" x 20" as framed

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9" x 12" Giclee print

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5.5" x 8.5" card with envelope

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From the artist:

This stunningly detailed drawing vividly portrays a cougar elegantly balanced on a sturdy branch, its muscles tensed and eyes fixed intently on a nearby target. I intended to capture the majestic feline's sleek fur glistening in the dappled sunlight, emphasizing its powerful presence as it waits silently, poised to unleash its speed and agility on unsuspecting prey below.

Cougars, pumas, mountain lions, panthers, catamounts, or wildcats - they are all the same animal!!! They are ambush predators known for their powerful leaps and ability to sprint. They can jump up to 25 feet horizontally and up to 18 feet vertically, making a 12-foot fence with a 4-foot slanted overhang necessary for protecting livestock, as cougars can jump over a 10-foot fence while carrying prey.

Cougar cubs are born with spots for camouflage, which fade by the age of nice months. Interestingly, cougars cannot roar like other big cats, instead they purr and make various sounds such as growls, squeaks, hisses and screams

These solitary animals rarely interact as adults, with only mothers and kittens living in groups. They do share kills and sometimes form smaller communities led by a dominant male. If they encounter males from different areas, they may vocalize or fight.

Cougars can run between 34 and 45 miles per hour and can leap from 15-18 feet in one bound. It is not wise to run from a cougar, as this might trigger their chase instinct. If attacked, it is crucial to fight back, as playing dead won't deter them.

With the largest range of any wild animal in the Western Hemisphere, cougars inhabit diverse environments from southern Canada to southern South America. While they have a poor sense of smell, their excellent eyesight and hearing help them hunt, especially during the dawn and dusk.

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