A cougar in New York City

People had a cougar as a pet in New York City. What happened? Let’s find out more.

Watch the video.

1. What kind of animal is a cougar? Explain.

2. What age is this cougar? And what does it weigh?

3. Do the owners agree that the cougar should not be a pet? Why (not)?

4. Where did the cougar spend the weekend?

5. What do the presenters say about this animal?

6. Discuss in pairs: do you think you should keep a cougar as a pet? Why (not)?

7. Discuss in class: which animals can you keep as pets and why (not)? Choose from: monkeys, snakes, lions, tigers, penguins, crocodiles

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