The cougar also commonly known as the mountain lion, puma, panther, is native to the Americas. Its range, from the Canadian Yukon to the southern Andes of South America. It is the second-heaviest cat in the New World, after the jaguar. This cat is secretive and largely solitary by nature.
Mountain Lion Plunge
Mountain Lion Running in Snow
Mountain Lion on the Prowl
Photo of a male lion charging.
In Bozeman, Montana, Troy Hyde owns and operates “Animals of Montana”. AOM has been catering to photographers for over twenty years. Troy has a special bond with all of his animals.
Troy is not just an animal trainer but also understands photography. He knows how to pose his animals in the perfect setting and light. This is where AOM excels.
I have visited AOM in the winter and in the spring. In the winter, it is a thrill to see mountain lions or a tiger running through snow. In the spring I had the opportunity to photograph baby skunks and wolf pups.
As I plan my photo expeditions and trips across the U.S., I always try to stop in “Animals of Montana”.
Pine Marten on Log
Red Fox Kit
Fox Kit with Yellow Flowers
Red Fox Kit in Forest
Red Fox 1
Bob on the Prowl
Bob the Bobcat
Lynx Bigfoot
Wolf and Skull
Mountain lion walking thought a field of arrowroot.
Mountain Lion running in Stream
Mountain Lion 1
Mountain Lion Cub
Mountain Lion in Stream
Bobcat Stalking
A creatively processed image of a lions face.
Mountain Lion’s Gaze
Bobcat in Snow
Lynx in Tree
Wolf in Snowstorm
Lynx resting in Snow
