I've seen a mountain lion in PA. I guess that is the same as a puma. Aside from the tail, which is long and curved, it was a light tawny color, almost cream colored. And it had a much lighter build than a bobcat. He was picking his way across an icy crusted field and was nearly dancing to keep from slipping. Quite graceful actually.
We had a string of sightings in the area a few years ago but no one got a picture. The state said they didn't exist but at least a dozen people reported them to the local paper.
So if they don't exist, can you get in trouble for shooting one? Deep thoughts.