# @thetorontozoo on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DKzhSr9OJbb
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/31483798-thetorontozoo-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-06-12T15:00:51.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Toronto Zoo (@thetorontozoo) — https://gondola.cc/thetorontozoo

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My oh my, what big teeth you have! 👀 

Happy #NationalCougarDay from your favourite pair - Bowen and Teeka 🐾

Did you know? The cougar is also commonly referred to as a puma or mountain lion and unlike many other big cats, the cougar cannot roar. Instead, this large feline purrs like a house cat! 🐈

Sadly, the human population continues to be the greatest threat through the destruction of their habitat in-situ. Over the years, many attempts have also been made to exterminate the cougar through hunting, poison, and trapping of their species.

Here at your Toronto Zoo, we are privileged to have 10-year old female Teeka and 2.5-year-old Bowen who joined us from British Columbia in our care.

Guests venturing into the Canadian Domain will continue to notice how “chatty” Bowen is. During your next Zoo journey, and halfway down the hill, listen carefully for some unique vocalizations which will include purrs, chirps and yowls! He can also be found snuggling in between his two hammocks, so be on the lookout. Bowen is known to be very observant and loves to watch the wildlife around him - especially his bison neighbours across the road!

Both Teeka and Bowen continue to be incredible ambassadors for their species and we are very thankful to have them both at your Toronto Zoo 🐾 #GuardiansofWild

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guardiansofwild, nationalcougarday

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