Answer : No, a Puma is not heavier than a Lion
The average weight of a Puma is 86 kg, (190 lbs) versus 200 kg, (441 lbs) for a Lion 
 
| Name | Name:Puma | Name:Lion | 
| Weight | Weight:86 kg, (190 lbs) | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | 
|  | * ranges from 67 to 105kg | * African Lion - ranges from 176 to 272kg | 
| Height | Height:75 cm, (2 ft, 5.5 in ) | Height:180 cm, (5 ft, 10.9 in ) | 
| Top Speed | Top Speed:45 kph, (28 mph) | Top Speed:81 kph, (50 mph) | 
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):19 | Lifespan in Wild (years):17 | 
| Description | Description:Pumas are large cats found throughout the mountainous region of Canada and South America. Also called Mountain Lions or Cougars, these felines have a dense coat of fur to protect them from the freezing temperatures on mountains. They have strong muscular hind legs and are excellent hunters. | Description:African lions live in the plains and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. They live in groups, called prides, and cooperate in hunting. They are brown to tan in color, and males have large manes. | 
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