Cougar

The night before last, I got to see a cougar, as the man who shot it brought it by the center to show.  I would guess it to be approximately 8 feet long, from nose to tail, and he said it weighed 160 pounds.  It's paws were slightly larger than the palm of my hand, and the claws approximately 3 inches long, and sharp.  The fur was somewhat rough, but soft.  He was a beautiful, beautiful animal, and I am glad I didn't meet him in the woods.