Cougars can mate any time of the year but normally mate between March and June; three months after mating, a litter of two to four kittens is born; kittens weight as little as 350 grams at birth and are born blind.

What time of year are cougars most active?

Most active at dusk and dawn, cougar can roam and hunt throughout the day or night in all seasons. They have ranges up to 300 sq km and may roam up to 80 km in a single day. During late spring and summer, one to two year old cougar become independent of their mothers.

What time of year do mountain lions mate?

Reproduction and Offspring: There is no fixed mating season, but in North America, the majority of births occur between late winter and early spring. Females tend to reproduce every other year, and give birth to litters of 1 – 6 (usually 2-3) cougar kittens after a gestation of 90-96 days.