Puma. Pumas are ambush hunters and stalkers. They wait in dense vegetation or underbrush, or rocky outcroppings for potential prey to wander by. When in range, the puma springs to the attack and bites and rakes its foe. Pumas are excellent hunters and often stalk potential prey for several miles before attacking. Pumas stand about two feet tall and are about 4-5 feet long with a tail 2-3 feet long. A typical puma weighs around 125 pounds. It has short, coarse, fur with a white underbelly and a black-tipped tail. Its fur color (except its underbelly) is typically brown, black, rust, or gray. Its eyes are golden.