Puma
Puma concolor 
Makushi name: Sariwara, Waikinimî 
Creole name: Deer Tiger 
Size: body=1 m; tail=60 cm; weight=45 kg 
Description: Large and slim-bodied, with long legs and long tail; upperparts sandy brown to deep red-brown, underparts cream to white. Head relatively small, with large pointed ears. Tail narrow, tipped black. Adult is only large unspotted cat in Iwokrama. Young is marked with brown spots. Eyeshine bright yellow. 
Activity: Nocturnal and diurnal; mainly terrestrial but climbs well; seldom enters water. 
Habits: Solitary and shy; seldom seen. It travels great distances, often along dirt roads or trails. The diet includes a variety of medium to large animal prey such as deer, Paca, and agouti. It may attack livestock if prey populations are reduced. Although usually silent, it may grunt, purr or yowl. 
Habitat: All types of forest and open areas; prefers upland, rocky terrain and avoids marsh and wetland. 
Signs: Tracks are often found on dirt roads or along trails; tracks are large (about 80 mm across), with four toe pads that taper almost to a point; top of the foot pad is indented (compare with rounded pad of Jaguar). Other signs include partially eaten kills covered with sticks, and scratches on fallen logs; sign may be stained with strong-smelling urine. 
Status: Uncommon. Listed on CITES Appendix II. 
Distribution in Iwokrama