Female Puma Rupestre ever watchful for prey, Torres del Paine, Chile

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Female Puma Rupestre ever watchful for prey, Torres del Paine, Chile - Puma
Estancia Laguna Amarga, Torres del Paine National Park, Última Esperanza Province, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region, Chile (July 2023)

This image was taken during the Patagonian Winter Pumas trip organised by Natures Images and led by Mark Sisson and Pablo Cersosimo (Wild South Photography). All photos were taken from within an estancia adjacent to the Torres del Paine National Park where some wild Pumas are tolerant of humans. Female Puma Rupestre featured in Episode 1 (Puma) of BBC's series Dynasties II.

Status is classified as Least Concern. Also known as Cougar, Mountain Lion. For more information on this species of cat see the following links:
Cougar (Puma concolor) / Wikipedia
Puma concolor / IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Shooting Time 15:58
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2500
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 1000

Latitude 51 00 9.3 S
Longitude 72 45 25.3 W
Altitude 318.80m


Puma Rupestre alert for prey, Torres del Paine, Chile

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