Cougar



Cougars are a species of predatory cat found throughout western North America at the time of Red Dead Redemption. The animal is also known as the Mountain Lion and the Puma. Cougars are known to prey on travelers and their horse throughout the game world. Cougars may be hunted, skinned and the goods traded with merchants for cash.

They are one of the most vicious predators in the game and two strikes can kill the player whereas only one strike is wnough to kill a horse. They are sometimes found in New Austin, but are common in New Elizabeth around Beecher's Hope and Great Plains.

The Hunters Challenge step 7 requires you to kill and skin 2 Cougars

with a knife.

Achievement
The player must kill a Cougar to complete this achievement:
 * Unnatural Selection: Kill one of every animal species in the game in any game mode.