The long tail of the puma is one of the characteristics of this feline discreet: it can make up one-third of the cat's body length, 60 to 80 cm (21 to 31 in). The tip of the tail is darker than the whole coat, as the ears. The tail is used as a pole to keep balance when running at a speed of up to 70 km / h. Hindquarters are higher than shoulders because its hind legs are wider and more powerful than its front legs, which allows it to leap more easily.