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A mysterious look that fascinates, but what animal is hiding behind it?

[Cet article a initialement été publié le 15 mai 2024.]

Mother Nature is full of living organisms, each with their own particularities. There are certain animal species which share our daily lives and which Man has been able to tame over the centuries and others still remain wild mysteries which we readily admire in their natural environments. But in the spot the difference games, will you succeed in finding which animal can have such a look?

Eyes, the mirror of the soul even in animals?

There is now consensus on the emotions of animals. Whether they are dogs, cats, primates or horses, our favorite creatures feel things and do not hesitate to communicate them to let us know. To bring us affection or ask for our needs, animals always have a way of “talking” to us.

Their gaze is also a valuable indicator when trying to decipher their behavior. In the natural world, we find a variety of eye types, from very small to very large, like those of ostriches whose size might surprise you. For still others, meeting their gaze could cause some discomfort…

A feline with a piercing gaze

Among the large feline family, we find our friends the cats and their unique character. Sometimes pilfering, cuddly and sometimes completely independent, these four-legged loves are now part of the daily lives of millions of French people. But some of their big brothers seem destined to live in the wild.

And this is the case for the owner of this magnificent eye. Indeed, the latter belongs to the puma (puma conconlor) which is found in American lands, North or South and which is sometimes called “mountain lion”. An impressive species with prodigious abilities, which make it a special feline in this numerous family.

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The Puma, a long-tailed feline

Encountering a puma in the wild is a rarity, and it is virtually impossible to see one in the wild in Europe. To admire this marvel of wildlife, you have to go to America. This unique feline is distinguished by its lack of mane and its powerful hind legs.

Capable of running at speeds approaching 70 km/h, the puma, despite its appearance as a large, adorable cat, is a formidable predator that can weigh up to 80 kg for the largest males. Its characteristic tail can measure up to 80 centimeters, and it also excels in long jumping, being able to leap up to ten meters in a single bound.

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