Where does the term "cougar" come from? In the wild, do female cougars only mate with much younger male animals? amirite?

+225 Where does the term "cougar" come from? In the wild, do female cougars only mate with much younger male animals? amirite?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Giant cat of prey? Must feed on fresh meat? Go watch animal planet and it will all make sense.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

It's because famous female sex symbols/icons like Marilyn Monroe were referred to as "kittens," partially for their tendencies to date older men. It makes sense for women who date younger guys to be called something similar yet more distinguishable.

by Anonymous 13 years ago