American Mountain is a term used to describe the mountain ranges and peaks located in the United States. The ANDES is a mountain range located in South America, stretching from Venezuela to Chile. Pumas are large cats native to the Americas, found in the ANDES Mountains. PUMA is also another name for the cougar, a large cat found in North and South America. Mount Rainier is a volcano located in Washington State, USA, and is the highest peak in the Cascade Range.