
The Cougar / Mountain Lion is a Land Animal that appears in Grand Theft Auto V.
It can be found in Chiliad Mountain State, Wilderness, Mount Gordo and Vinewood Hills.
The Cougar / Mountain Lion is one of the animals that can be hunted by Trevor Philips as part of the Hunting activity.
This animal also appears in GTA 6 and Red Dead 2.
How to Play as Cougar / Mountain Lion in GTA V:
In the Next Gen edition of GTA V, players are able to play as a Cougar / Mountain Lion by finding one of the Peyote Plants in the game world. After consuming one, the protagonist will temporarily transform into a random animal.
Transforming into a Cougar / Mountain Lion is required for the "Cryptozoologist" Achievement, and will unlock the ability to play as a Cougar / Mountain Lion anytime inside Director Mode.
Also, photographing this animal is required for the "Wildlife Photography Challenge" side mission.
Animal Information
- Animal SpeciesCougar / Mountain Lion
- Animal ClassLand Animal
- SizeMedium
- LocationChiliad Mountain State, Wilderness, Mount Gordo and Vinewood Hills
- HuntingCan be hunted
- Required for Achievement"Cryptozoologist" Achievement, Wildlife Photography Challenge
- PlayabilityDirector Mode, Peyote Plant
- NotesAppears in different look variations.
- Scientific NamePuma Concolor
Appearances
- PlatformsPC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Appearances in Story Missions:
Cougar / Mountain Lion: Screenshots