The term 'predatory feline' refers to two large cats, the PUMA and the LION. The PUMA, also known as the cougar or mountain LION, is a large cat native to the Americas. It is an adaptable predator and the most widely distributed land mammal in the Western Hemisphere. The LION is the second-largest living cat after the tiger and is native to Africa, India, and northwest China. It is an iconic symbol of strength and courage and is a keystone species, meaning its presence affects the environment of its habitat.