Cougar Pauses in Patagonian Steppe
In the windswept steppe of Torres del Paine, a cougar (Puma concolor) known as Petaka holds the photographer’s gaze during her winter patrol. © 2026 Chris Smith. All rights reserved.
Ecoregion
Habitat
Places
Conservation Overlays
Indigenous Lands
Season
Lighting
Genre
Behavior
Life Stage
Camera Details
- Camera: NIKON Z 9
- Aperture: f/6.3
- Shutter Speed: 1/1600s
- ISO: 2500
- Focal Length: 800mm
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