Catamount is a term used to describe several species of large cats, including the LYNX, COUGAR, PUMA, and PANTHER. The LYNX is a medium-sized wild cat with tufted ears, a short tail, and long legs. The COUGAR is a large cat with a slender body, long tail, and powerful hind legs. The PUMA is a large cat with a muscular body, short tail, and long legs. The PANTHER is a large cat with a black coat, long tail, and powerful hind legs. All of these cats are considered to be catamounts.