What is university of vermont mascot?

The University of Vermont's mascot is a catamount, which is another word for cougar or mountain lion. The catamount was chosen as the school mascot in 1934 because of the animal's presence in the Green Mountains of Vermont and its reputation as a fierce and agile predator. The University's athletics teams are known as the Catamounts and the mascot appears at many sporting events, including basketball, hockey, and football games, as well as other university events. The catamount mascot is often depicted wearing a green and gold jersey with the number 00.