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American cougars are moving back into their native Midwest habitat after nearly going extinct last century.

Wild cougar crossed U.S. in incredible journey before its death (VIDEO)

Ten-month-old cougar cubs named Yazhi (L) and Takoda open Christmas gifts filled with play toys and pine cones at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, California. Three 10-month-old cougars received gifts to celebrate their first Christmas.

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