A puma must have laser focus. Every hunt is a calculated risk—because they hunt alone. No backup. No second chance. They go after prey that’s fast, powerful, and built to survive. Success? Only about 20-30% of hunts end in a kill. Most attempts fail, burning precious energy these cats can’t afford to waste. And when a puma does make the kill, it’s violent. They anchor with claws, deliver the fatal bite, and hang on through a brutal fight. Injuries are common. Some pumas die—not from starvation,