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cat-a-mountains

noun

plural of cat-a-mountain

as in panthers

a large tawny cat of the wild tracks that looked to be those of a cat-a-mountain

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The state’s wildlife agencies believe the number of adult panthers today to be between 120 and 230.

— Timothy Randhir, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
Traveling with a coffin and a caged panther, Claire hasn’t come alone.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of panthers

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Yes, the specific angle of the setting sun against the mountain's unique topography creates a shadow that resembles a cougar chasing its prey.

— Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards, clouded leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, cougars and any hybrid of these species is protected.

— Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2026

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The idea behind the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is to provide a lifeline for mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains, locked in by traffic and suffering from the effects of inbreeding.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
In California, wolves, bears and mountain lions are protected by state law.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of mountain lions

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