A zoo in Mexico named new puma cubs as Pandemic and Quarantine. The cubs were born on March 20th. According to an article, they were born in Africa Bio Zoo. The Africa Bio Zoo is located in the state of Veracruz in Mexico. It was the same zoo where the tiger cub named Covid was born.

The Puma Cubs

According to the management of the zoo, the birth of the puma cubs has been made easy due to the results of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. They said that the cubs were named after the coronavirus pandemic as a way to remind everyone that there is a need for unity and a sense of responsibility for everyone amid any type of crisis.

Due to its small to zero population in many countries across the world, authorities in Mexico had set laws to protect the species.

About Pumas

Pumas have multiple names. It holds the record of having the most names given to a single animal. If you are speaking of a mountain lion, then you are also talking about the puma. Pumas are also called cougars, according to an article. They also go by many other names as deer tiger, catamount, and panther.

Pumas are native to North America and South America, however, their number has decreased in the United States according to the article. Some can still be be seen in Florida where they are given the name the Florida panther. They still thrive in Kentucky, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

These are adaptive anamilas. It means that they can survive in extreme environments. Their adaptability is caused by their large size and strong muscles that make it a strong and effective predator.

Its long fur, strongly defined muscles, large paws, and retractable claws make it a type of cat you do not want to meet while on a hiking trip. Their long hind legs make it impossible for humans to outrun this majestic cat and when this cat catches up to you, you'll see its claws come out of its paws. Its claws remain sharp as the puma can retract it whenever it is not in use. When it is out, the claws of pumas help them climb trees.

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As these animals are nocturnal, they can be seen being active during the night and sleeping in the day. It means that there is a little chance that you will be witnessing these majestic animals in action during the day. However, if you want to see them during their active hours in their natural habitat, you might want to rethink that thought.

Like any other wild animal, pumas also deserve to be left alone in their natural habitat. They are a part of the ecosystem where they live.